Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Justthejob.Co.Za; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to enhance their security posture. The role involves monitoring cyber events, conducting audits, and managing various security tools while requiring a strong educational background and significant industry experience. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and will be instrumental in protecting organizational assets.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, engineering, or security vulnerability remediation.
• Industry certifications like CISSP, CEH, GSEC preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Cybersecurity tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and detect Cyber events within information systems.
• Conduct internal and external security audits.
• Prepare reports documenting security breaches and incidents.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Reasoning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or similar

Tools

MS Azure security platform

Intrusion detection and prevention systems

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Jhb Job Summary Requirements : 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity, engineering, or security vulnerability remediation In-depth knowledge of MS Azure security platform (MS Intune / DRM / O365 Security) In-depth knowledge of Firewalls and Malicious Code Defence including APT Knowledge of Cybersecurity technical assessments, standards, tools, and processes Extensive knowledge of Cybersecurity tools, processes, and methodologies Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or similar Industry certifications such as CISSP, SANS / GIAC : GSEC, GCIH, GFCA, GCFE, GCIA; EC-Council : CEH, ECIH, CHFI, ECSA; Security+; Tenable : TCNU, TCNA, TCSE are preferred Strong troubleshooting, reasoning, problem solving KPAs : Monitor, analyse, and detect Cyber events and incidents within information systems and networks Consult on integrated, dynamic Cyber defence and leverage Cybersecurity solutions Administer Cybersecurity operational services, including intrusion detection and prevention, situational awareness of : network intrusions security events data spillage incident response actions Conduct internal and external security audits, providing recommendations to close any potential gaps within the process and or system Monitor network, intrusion detection and prevention systems for security breaches and investigate a violation when one occurs Prepare reports that document security breaches and the extent of the damage caused by the breaches Drafts procedures and or policies with regards to cyber security submitting them to the Head of Department for review and authorization Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends Maintain, manage and upgrade agent-based security tools.

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