Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Medical aid & retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant SOC Analyst for its client in Mossel Bay. You will monitor security systems, detect threats, and respond to incidents in real time, protecting IT infrastructure and sensitive data from cyberattacks.

The role involves threat hunting, incident response, and collaboration with IT teams to enhance security measures. Hybrid work setup available, with opportunities for training and certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 2+ years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoints.
• Analyze security events to identify potential threats and malicious activities.
• Respond to security incidents following established containment, eradication, and recovery protocols.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Document incident details, actions taken, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to enhance security measures.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

Threat hunting

Incident response

Log analysis

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and analytical Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their growing security team in Mossel Bay . In this role, you will be on the front lines of defense, monitoring security systems, detecting threats, and responding to incidents in real-time. You will utilize advanced security tools and techniques to protect the organization's IT infrastructure and sensitive data from cyberattacks. This position is ideal for a motivated individual with a passion for cybersecurity and a keen eye for detail, contributing directly to the security posture of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoints).
• Analyze security events to identify potential threats and malicious activities.
• Respond to security incidents, following established protocols for containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Document incident details, actions taken, and recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to enhance security measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity operations role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Understanding of common cyberattack vectors and mitigation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement savings plan.
• Training and certification opportunities in security operations.
• Hybrid work environment supporting flexibility.
• A dynamic team setting with exposure to diverse security challenges.