Remote Telecom Security Analyst Threat Detection & Response

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Security Analyst to join a remote team supporting a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement controls to safeguard network infrastructure and data across South Africa, including Sandton.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity or network security, a relevant degree, hands-on SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewall experience, and security certifications are desirable.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IS or related field.
• 3-5 years in cybersecurity or network security, preferably telecom.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S and common attack vectors.
• Security certifications (e.g., Security+, CEH, CISSP) desirable.

Aufgaben

• Monitor SIEM for suspicious activities and threats.
• Investigate security incidents, analyze root causes, coordinate response.
• Implement and manage security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and maintain security policies and guidelines.
• Stay updated on threats and trends in telecom security.
• Provide security awareness training to employees.
• Collaborate with IT and network teams on secure deployments.
• Participate in security audits and compliance initiatives.
• Assist in incident response planning and disaster recovery.

Kenntnisse

Cybersecurity

Threat detection

Incident response

Network security

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint security

Vulnerability testing tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Security Analyst to join a remote team supporting a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement controls to safeguard network infrastructure and data across South Africa, including Sandton.

The role requires 3–5 years in cybersecurity or network security, a relevant degree, hands-on SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewall experience, and security certifications are desirable.