Remote Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 360.000 - 660.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Remote Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the organization's network and systems from a remote workspace.

The role requires 2+ years in a SOC environment, strong proficiency with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and EDR, and the ability to work independently in a distributed team. Competitive salary, health insurance, retirement plan, and flexible scheduling are offered.

Formación

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.
• Analyze incidents, investigate suspicious activity, and determine scope and impact.
• Perform threat hunting to identify potential security breaches.
• Escalate and coordinate incident response with stakeholders.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and operational procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and security technologies.

Conocimientos

Threat hunting

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Herramientas

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant Remote Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their dedicated security team. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats across the organization's network and systems. You will analyze security alerts, investigate potential incidents, and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures, all from the convenience of your remote workspace. This is a critical role in protecting the company from cyberattacks, requiring sharp analytical skills and a commitment to maintaining a secure digital environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Analyze security incidents, investigate suspicious activities, and determine the scope and impact.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify potential security breaches.
• Escalate and coordinate incident response activities with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and operational procedures.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a SOC environment or similar cybersecurity operations role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools, intrusion detection systems, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Understanding of network protocols , security concepts, and common attack vectors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift differential pay if applicable.
• Fully remote position with flexible scheduling options.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment focused on cybersecurity defense.