Security Operations Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

On-the-job training and mentorship in.

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking a Security Operations Analyst to monitor and protect the organization’s digital environment in a hybrid role. The role offers hands-on SOC experience working with on-site and remote security personnel.

You will analyze alerts, investigate potential threats, and contribute to incident response efforts in a fast-paced security operations center setting. A junior cybersecurity or IT support background is preferred along with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Previous experience in IT support or a junior cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with security concepts, tools, and technologies.
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic security landscape.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security.
• Investigate security events and incidents, escalating as necessary.
• Analyze logs and network traffic for signs of malicious activity.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of security monitoring tools.
• Support incident response activities and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of security operational procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint security

Log analysis

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant Security Operations Analyst to join their security team in Paarl. This hybrid role is crucial for the day-to-day monitoring and protection of the organization's digital environment. You will analyze security alerts, investigate potential threats, and contribute to incident response efforts, working closely with both on-site and remote security personnel. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced security operations center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint security).
• Investigate security events and incidents, escalating as necessary.
• Analyze logs and network traffic for signs of malicious activity.
• Assist in the maintenance and tuning of security monitoring tools.
• Support incident response activities and documentation.
• Contribute to the development of security operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Previous experience in IT support or a junior cybersecurity role.
• Familiarity with security concepts, tools, and technologies.
• Basic understanding of networking and operating systems.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic security landscape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• On-the-job training and mentorship in security operations.
• A collaborative team environment focused on security excellence.