Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative remote team environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join our distributed team remotely, supporting Centurion operations. You will monitor security alerts 24/7, perform initial triage, and coordinate incident response to protect critical assets.

The role requires hands-on SIEM experience, threat intelligence familiarity, and solid knowledge of networks, OS, and cloud security. Excellent analytical skills and calm under pressure are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a SOC or related cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on SIEM experience with Splunk, QRadar or LogRhythm.
• Understanding of cyber threats, attack methods and incident response.
• Familiarity with networks, operating systems and cloud security.

Aufgaben

• Monitor SOC dashboards and alerts 24/7 for incidents.
• Perform initial triage and in-depth analysis of alerts.
• Respond to incidents per defined procedures with teams.
• Leverage threat intelligence to identify new threats.
• Document incidents, investigations and remediation actions.
• Contribute to SOC process and tool improvements.

Kenntnisse

SOC Analysis

Threat Detection

Incident Response

SIEM Expertise

Analytical Thinking

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

LogRhythm

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their dynamic team remotely, supporting operations in Centurion . This role is crucial for the real-time monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. You will work with cutting-edge tools and technologies to protect the organization's digital infrastructure from evolving cyber risks. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute to a robust security framework, collaborating with a distributed team to maintain the highest levels of security resilience and incident management.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor SOC dashboards and alerts for security incidents and suspicious activities 24/7.
• Perform initial triage and in-depth analysis of security alerts to determine severity and scope.
• Respond to security incidents according to defined procedures, coordinating with relevant teams.
• Utilize threat intelligence feeds and analytical tools to identify emerging threats and attack vectors.
• Document all security incidents, investigations, and remediation actions thoroughly.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, playbooks, and tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a SOC environment or in a related cybersecurity role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).
• Understanding of common cyber threats, attack methodologies, and incident response frameworks.
• Familiarity with network protocols, operating systems, and cloud security concepts.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities and training allowances.
• A collaborative and innovative remote team environment focused on security excellence.