Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime pay

Comprehensive health insurance

Training and certifications

Pension plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a vigilant SOC Analyst to monitor security alerts in real time, detect threats, and initiate incident response to protect networks and systems. You will work with advanced security tools to analyze suspicious activity and ensure digital integrity in a fast-paced security operations environment.

You should have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or cybersecurity and 1–3 years in SOC, with knowledge of threats and SIEM/IDS/IPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity monitoring role.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tools.
• Analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Respond to security incidents according to established protocols and procedures.
• Document all security events, investigations, and resolutions accurately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Threat analysis

Education

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

Tools

SIEM tools

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their dedicated security team in Bloemfontein . In this role, you will be responsible for real-time monitoring of security alerts, detecting threats, and initiating incident response procedures to protect the organization's network and systems. You will work with sophisticated security tools to analyze suspicious activities and ensure the integrity of our digital environment. This position offers a critical role in the front lines of defense against cyber threats, providing valuable experience in a fast-paced security operations setting in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events using SIEM and other security tools.
• Analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
• Respond to security incidents according to established protocols and procedures.
• Document all security events, investigations, and resolutions accurately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity monitoring role.
• Knowledge of common cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and defense mechanisms.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, and other security technologies.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for overtime pay.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Opportunities for training and certifications in security operations.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a critical security function based in Bloemfontein .