Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant SOC Analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate response in real time. The role offers remote work flexibility and exposure to SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint tools.

You will analyze threats, triage alerts by severity, and help refine SOC playbooks while collaborating with security teams to strengthen defenses across the organization. Strong analytical skills and experience in a SOC or similar monitoring role are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or a related field.
• Experience in a SOC or security monitoring role.
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar) and other security tools.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GSEC are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint solutions.
• Analyze security incidents, determine scope and impact, and initiate response actions.
• Investigate security breaches, perform root cause analysis, and document findings.
• Triage and prioritize security alerts based on severity and risk.
• Contribute to development and refinement of SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with security teams to share threat intelligence and improve defenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Threat detection

Incident response

SOC monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant and skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their team, with the option to work remotely. This role is essential for monitoring security alerts, detecting threats, and responding to security incidents in real-time. You will be the first line of defense, using advanced tools and your analytical expertise to protect the organization's network and systems from cyberattacks. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a proactive security defense strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint solutions.
• Analyze security incidents, determine their scope and impact, and initiate appropriate response actions.
• Investigate security breaches, perform root cause analysis, and document findings.
• Triage and prioritize security alerts based on severity and potential risk.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with other security teams to share threat intelligence and improve defense mechanisms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or a similar security monitoring role.
• Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and other security tools.
• Understanding of common attack vectors, threats, and mitigation techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex security data.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GSEC are beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowances if applicable.
• Remote work opportunities providing flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Continuous learning and professional development programs.
• Exposure to a wide range of security incidents and technologies.
• A dynamic and collaborative security team environment.