Senior Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Development budget for certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote role. You will protect critical aviation systems, lead threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response while shaping security strategies tailored to aviation.

Required: 8+ years in cybersecurity with network security and threat analysis, SIEM/EDR, and aviation IT/OT knowledge; CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications are a plus. Flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience focusing on network security and threat analysis.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, protocols and best practices.
• Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR solutions.
• Familiarity with aviation IT/OT environments and related security challenges.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor aviation networks and systems for threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies.
• Analyze threat intelligence and develop proactive defense strategies and incident response plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and aviation-specific testing.
• Lead incident response including containment and recovery.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures in aviation context.
• Collaborate with IT and OT teams to secure all aviation digital assets.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Firewalls

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Senior Aviation Cybersecurity Analyst to join their advanced remote security operations center. This role is crucial for protecting the integrity and security of critical aviation systems, data, and networks against evolving cyber threats. You will be responsible for threat intelligence analysis, vulnerability management, incident response, and implementing robust cybersecurity strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the aviation industry. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned cybersecurity professional to lead initiatives and contribute to the safety and security of global aviation from a fully remote position, working with state-of-the-art security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor aviation networks and systems for security threats, vulnerabilities, and anomalies using advanced detection tools.
• Analyze threat intelligence and develop proactive defense strategies and incident response plans.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing on aviation-specific software and hardware.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures within the aviation context.
• Collaborate with IT and operational technology teams to ensure comprehensive security across all aviation digital assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on network security and threat analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, protocols, and best practices.
• Experience with SIEM tools, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Understanding of aviation IT and OT environments and their specific security challenges.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC).

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with significant bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment with comprehensive technical support.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Extensive budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.