Remote Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote role with a global leader in cybersecurity. You will monitor security alerts, analyze threats, investigate incidents, and implement proactive defenses with a distributed team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cybersecurity operations, strong SIEM/EDR/IDS skills, knowledge of NIST frameworks, and professional certifications. Excellent remote communication is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a cybersecurity-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM systems.
• Experience with IDS/IPS and EDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, OS (Windows, Linux), and attack vectors.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for remote work.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.
• Analyze threat intelligence feeds and IOIs to identify risks.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents with forensic analysis and containment.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement and manage security controls and technologies.
• Provide guidance to junior security analysts.
• Stay current with emerging threats and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to maintain a strong security posture.
• Develop security awareness training materials and conduct sessions.

Conocimientos

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security operations

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Vulnerability assessment

Networking concepts

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Herramientas

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Vulnerability scanning tools

Penetration testing tools

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their elite, fully remote team. This role is critical in protecting our organization's digital assets and responding to evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security systems, analyzing threat intelligence, investigating security incidents, and implementing proactive defense measures. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, extensive experience with security tools and technologies, and a proactive approach to threat detection and mitigation. This is a premier opportunity to contribute to a world-class cybersecurity program from the comfort of your own home, collaborating with a distributed team of experts. As a remote-first position, it offers unparalleled flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact on global security.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Analyze threat intelligence feeds and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to identify potential risks.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, performing forensic analysis and containment.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Implement and manage security controls and technologies.
• Provide guidance and support to junior security analysts.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure a comprehensive security posture.
• Develop security awareness training materials and conduct training sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, threat analysis, or incident response.
• Proficiency with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Experience with Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and common attack vectors.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and penetration testing tools.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, suitable for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous paid time off.
• This fully remote position provides ultimate flexibility and the opportunity to work with a leading organization in the cybersecurity field.
• We foster a collaborative and supportive virtual work environment, offering continuous learning opportunities and career advancement paths.
• Join a team dedicated to protecting the digital world, all from your chosen remote location.