Security Operations Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 380,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid training

Mentorship

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to join its IT security team. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work and focuses on monitoring alerts and events to detect threats.

You will analyze logs, triage incidents, and contribute to security monitoring improvements. The position requires 1–3 years in a SOC or similar role and familiarity with SIEM (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in a SOC or similar role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR tools.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, attack vectors and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Analyze security logs and network traffic for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Respond to security incidents, performing initial triage and escalation as needed.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security threats.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of security monitoring tools.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response playbooks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Cybersecurity knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a diligent Security Operations Analyst to join their IT security team in Mossel Bay . This hybrid role focuses on the day-to-day monitoring and analysis of security alerts and events to detect and respond to cyber threats. You will play a vital role in protecting the company's information systems and data by identifying suspicious activities, escalating critical incidents, and contributing to the improvement of security monitoring processes. This position offers a great opportunity to grow your career in cybersecurity within a supportive and dynamic environment, balancing remote work with essential on-site collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM tools and other security technologies.
• Analyze security logs and network traffic for indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Respond to security incidents, performing initial triage and escalation as needed.
• Conduct threat hunting activities to proactively identify potential security threats.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of security monitoring tools.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of incident response playbooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a security operations center (SOC) or similar role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols and operating systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with potential for overtime pay.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Paid training and support for relevant cybersecurity certifications.
• Opportunity to work with modern security tools and technologies in Mossel Bay .
• Team-oriented atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship.