Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Paid annual leave

Supportive team in Upington

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a motivated SOC Analyst to monitor alerts, analyze incidents, and respond to security events. You will join a growing security team and act as the first line of defense, helping safeguard digital assets.

The role suits entry-level to mid-level professionals with a degree in cybersecurity or related field and 1–3 years in security operations. You will work with SIEM and other tools, learning incident response processes and contributing to SOC documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a security operations center, network operations center, or IT security-focused role.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus software.
• Ability to analyze logs and identify suspicious patterns.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Analyze security incidents to determine their nature, scope, and impact.
• Respond to security alerts according to established procedures and playbooks.
• Escalate complex or critical incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Assist in the investigation of security breaches and unauthorized access attempts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC procedures and documentation.
• Maintain awareness of current cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Skills

Log analysis

Threat detection

Problem solving

Attention to detail

1-3 years security experience

Networking basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT or related field

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and vigilant Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their growing security team in Upington . This role is focused on monitoring the organization's security posture, detecting potential cyber threats, and responding to security alerts in a timely manner. You will be the first line of defense, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the company's digital assets and ensuring the integrity of its systems. This is an excellent entry-level to mid-level opportunity for someone passionate about cybersecurity and eager to build a career in threat detection and response.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and other security tools.
• Analyze security incidents to determine their nature, scope, and impact.
• Respond to security alerts according to established procedures and playbooks.
• Escalate complex or critical incidents to senior analysts or incident response teams.
• Assist in the investigation of security breaches and unauthorized access attempts.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of SOC procedures and documentation.
• Maintain awareness of current cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a security operations center, network operations center, or IT support role with a security focus.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, TCP/IP, and common protocols.
• Familiarity with security tools such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and antivirus software.
• Ability to analyze logs and identify suspicious patterns.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and opportunities for advancement.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance cybersecurity skills.
• Paid annual leave and company holidays.
• A supportive team environment focused on learning and growth in Upington.