Remote Telecoms Cybersecurity Analyst — Threat Defender

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible hours

Performance bonuses

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Security Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will monitor security, perform vulnerability assessments, and implement controls to protect telecom infrastructure.

The role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive approach in a remote setting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field, 3–5 years in network security, hands-on experience with firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection, and relevant certifications are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in network security.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles and attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and security logs for suspicious activities and threats.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on telecom systems.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls to protect the network.
• Respond to security incidents, investigate breaches, and coordinate recovery efforts.

Skills

Network security monitoring

Threat detection

Vulnerability assessment

Incident response

Education

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

Tools

Firewalls

SIEM tools

Endpoint protection

VPNs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecoms Network Security Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will monitor security, perform vulnerability assessments, and implement controls to protect telecom infrastructure.

The role requires strong analytical skills and a proactive approach in a remote setting. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Cybersecurity or related field, 3–5 years in network security, hands-on experience with firewalls, SIEM, and endpoint protection, and relevant certifications are