Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Career progression opportunities

Paid time off

Supportive team environment

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join a security team in Soweto. You will monitor alerts, detect threats, and initiate incident response to protect digital assets in Gauteng.

The role offers an entry-level to junior path with a formal training program, mentorship, and opportunities to grow in cybersecurity, working with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 0–2 years in information security or IT support.
• Fundamental cybersecurity, network, and OS knowledge.
• Familiarity with SIEM/EDR antivirus tools is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
• Analyze incidents to determine scope, impact and root cause.
• Respond to alerts per incident response procedures.
• Escalate critical incidents to senior analysts or management.
• Maintain records of security events and actions taken.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a vigilant and responsive Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their dedicated security team in Soweto . This role is crucial for the continuous monitoring of security alerts, detecting potential threats, and initiating incident response procedures. You will work with state-of-the-art security tools to protect the organization from cyber-attacks. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual passionate about cybersecurity to gain hands-on experience in a critical security function, contributing to the overall security resilience of the organization and protecting its digital assets within the Gauteng area, ensuring timely threat detection and initial response.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR.
• Analyze security incidents to determine their scope, impact, and root cause.
• Respond to security alerts by following defined incident response procedures.
• Escalate critical security incidents to senior analysts or management as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of security events and actions taken.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOC playbooks and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in information security, IT support, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, network protocols, and operating systems.
• Familiarity with security tools like SIEM and antivirus software is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Structured training program and mentorship opportunities.
• Career progression opportunities within the security field.
• Paid time off and holiday benefits.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and development in Soweto .