Senior Cyber Security 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

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.