Senior Cybersecurity Analyst

Placements24; Paarl; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Professional certifications funded

Career development

Team in Paarl

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join its security team in Paarl. You will monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents, protecting the organization’s digital assets with deep technical knowledge and decisive action.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners, and relevant certifications.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity operations or incident response.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability scanners.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH desirable.

Aufgaben

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Analyze security incidents and determine root causes.
• Develop remediation plans and preventive measures.
• Implement security policies, procedures and best practices.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Lead post-incident reviews and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Vulnerability scanners

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their dedicated security team in Paarl. You will be at the forefront of protecting the organization’s digital assets from evolving threats, responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. This role requires a proactive approach, deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity principles, and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure to safeguard the company’s information security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) to detect potential threats.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of security incidents, determine root causes, and develop remediation plans.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to enhance overall security posture.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and manage remediation efforts.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
• Respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective resolution, and contributing to post-incident reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, network security, and common attack vectors.
• Hands‑on experience with security tools such as SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and vulnerability scanners.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a critical field.
• Work within a dedicated and expert cybersecurity team in Paarl.
• Contribute to maintaining a robust security infrastructure for the organization.