Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote position

Premium health coverage

Budget for development & certs

International team collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join a completely remote team. This role leads threat detection, investigation, and response to safeguard the organization against sophisticated cyber threats.

You will mentor junior analysts and shape security operations center practices. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in cyber security analysis, incident response, or SOC operations, with GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or OSCP being highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in cyber security analysis, incident response, or SOC operations.
• Expertise in SIEM tools, EDR, and other security monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating system internals, and common attack frameworks.
• Proficiency in threat intelligence gathering and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of security alerts and events, identifying and prioritizing threats to the organization.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of security incidents, including malware analysis and forensic examination.
• Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies and detection rules for SIEM and other security tools.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security enhancements and architectural improvements.
• Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and cybersecurity trends.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on security best practices.

Skills

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Threat intelligence gathering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Forensic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join their completely remote team. This role is instrumental in protecting the organization against sophisticated cyber threats through advanced threat detection, analysis, and response. You will lead investigations into security incidents, develop proactive defense strategies, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the security operations center (SOC). The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, and security analytics, thrives in a remote collaboration environment, and is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of security alerts and events, identifying and prioritizing threats to the organization.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of security incidents, including malware analysis and forensic examination.
• Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies and detection rules for SIEM and other security tools.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of incident response playbooks and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement security enhancements and architectural improvements.
• Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and cybersecurity trends.
• Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on security best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security analysis, incident response, or SOC operations.
• Expertise in utilizing SIEM tools, EDR solutions, and other security monitoring technologies.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating system internals, and common attack frameworks.
• Proficiency in threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, CISSP, or OSCP are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive senior-level salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position with significant flexibility in working hours.
• Premium health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled, international team on challenging security problems.