Senior Cyber Defense & Incident Response Analyst

Telebest; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to monitor and analyze security events and provide cybersecurity solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, along with industry certifications like CISSP or Security+. The ideal candidate will perform security audits, prepare detailed reports, and maintain security tools. This position offers growth in an evolving cybersecurity landscape and crucial operational responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, engineering, or security vulnerability remediation.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, SANS/GIAC, Security+, or EC-Council certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and detect Cyber events and incidents.
• Consult on Cyber defence and leverage solutions.
• Conduct internal and external security audits.

Skills

Experience in Cybersecurity

Knowledge of MS Azure security platform

Familiarity with Firewalls

Strong troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or similar

Tools

MS Intune

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Specialist to monitor and analyze security events and provide cybersecurity solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, along with industry certifications like CISSP or Security+. The ideal candidate will perform security audits, prepare detailed reports, and maintain security tools. This position offers growth in an evolving cybersecurity landscape and crucial operational responsibilities.