Remote Senior Network Security Analyst — Telecoms Cyber Defense

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly vigilant Senior Network Security Analyst to join a dedicated security operations team. This fully remote role safeguards a major telecoms network, monitoring threats, investigating incidents, and deploying advanced security measures from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network security and holds CISSP/CEH/GIAC or similar certifications, with strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network security analysis and incident response.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs and encryption.
• Experience with security monitoring tools and vulnerability scanners.
• CISSP/CEH/GIAC or similar certifications valued.
• Able to work independently in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and security logs for threats using SIEM tools.
• Investigate, respond to and manage security incidents including intrusion detection.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to remediate weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies and best practices for network security.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and technologies.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams to secure all systems.

Skills

Threat monitoring

Incident response

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

SIEM tools

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools

Threat intelligence platforms

Vulnerability scanners

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly vigilant Senior Network Security Analyst to join a dedicated security operations team. This fully remote role safeguards a major telecoms network, monitoring threats, investigating incidents, and deploying advanced security measures from anywhere.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in network security and holds CISSP/CEH/GIAC or similar certifications, with strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and encryption.