Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant SOC Analyst to monitor security alerts, perform initial triage, and respond to incidents in a fully remote role. You will work with SIEM, EDR, and IDS/IPS tools, escalating incidents as needed to protect organizational assets across regions including Nelspruit.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a cybersecurity-related field and 1–3 years in a SOC or similar setting, with strong analytical skills and knowledge of modern threat landscapes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in a SOC or similar security operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols and operating systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR sources.
• Perform initial analysis and triage of alerts to determine severity and scope.
• Respond to and document incidents per established procedures.
• Escalate critical incidents to senior analysts or IR teams.
• Maintain and update SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SOC detection capabilities.

Skills

SIEM monitoring

Incident detection

Analytical skills

Threat intelligence

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a vigilant and technically skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their growing cybersecurity team. Operating remotely, this role is at the forefront of detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats in real-time. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, performing initial triage, and escalating critical incidents to ensure minimal impact on the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about threat detection and proactive defense in a dynamic, remote work environment, supporting operations that may span across regions including Nelspruit.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.
• Perform initial analysis and triage of security alerts to determine their severity and scope.
• Respond to and document security incidents according to established procedures.
• Escalate critical security incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Maintain and update SOC playbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC detection capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in a SOC or similar security operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM platforms and security monitoring concepts.
• Understanding of common cyber threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Basic knowledge of network protocols and operating systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote working arrangement for optimal flexibility.
• Access to advanced security monitoring tools and training.
• Opportunities for career advancement within cybersecurity operations.
• Collaborative team environment with experienced security professionals.
• Contribution to retirement savings plan.