Remote Security Operations & Threat Analyst

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Flexible hours

Training & certifications

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Analyst to join a distributed security operations center. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, investigate incidents, and contribute to improving the organization’s security posture from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has SOC/ security analysis experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in information security.
• Proven SOC/ security analysis experience.
• Strong threat knowledge and communication skills.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Actively monitor network traffic and security logs using SIEM and other monitoring tools.
• Investigate security alerts, perform root cause analysis for security incidents, and coordinate response efforts.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to security incidents, procedures, and security best practices.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and collaborate with IT teams to ensure timely remediation.
• Stay informed about emerging threats, attack vectors, and industry trends to proactively enhance security measures.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of security policies and procedures for the organization.

Skills

SOC Experience

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security / Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Vulnerability Scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Remote Information Security Analyst to join a distributed security operations center. You will monitor security systems, analyze threats, investigate incidents, and contribute to improving the organization’s security posture from a remote setting.

The ideal candidate has SOC/ security analysis experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.