Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Training budget

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join the Paarl security team. The role focuses on sophisticated threat analysis, incident management, and enhancing defenses within a hybrid work model in the Western Cape.

You will lead investigations, develop monitoring rules, and mentor junior analysts while collaborating across IT to implement security best practices. A strong background in SIEM/EDR and relevant certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Expertise in using SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of attack methodologies, malware analysis, and forensic techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP) are a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Lead and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective containment and eradication.
• Develop and tune security monitoring rules and alerts within SIEM and other security platforms.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify and address emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security recommendations and best practices.
• Mentor junior security analysts and contribute to the team's overall expertise.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security monitoring

Threat hunting

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Forensic tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join their security team in Paarl. This role involves sophisticated threat analysis, incident management, and the continuous improvement of security defenses. You will play a critical part in protecting the organization from sophisticated cyber threats, utilizing advanced tools and techniques. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned analyst to lead investigations and contribute to security strategy within the Western Cape, working within a hybrid model that balances office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Lead and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective containment and eradication.
• Develop and tune security monitoring rules and alerts within SIEM and other security platforms.
• Perform threat hunting to proactively identify and address emerging threats.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement security recommendations and best practices.
• Mentor junior security analysts and contribute to the team's overall expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cyber security analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Expertise in using SIEM, EDR, and other security monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of various attack methodologies, malware analysis, and forensic techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., GIAC, CISSP) are a strong plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual bonus and review.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for training and certifications.
• Hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility for employees in Paarl.
• Engaging work environment focused on tackling complex cybersecurity challenges.