Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Remote work setup provided

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. The role focuses on threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures to strengthen the organization’s security posture.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, strong SIEM/EDR/IDS skills, and the ability to mentor junior analysts in a remote environment. Remote-first work setup and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Proficiency in using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security monitoring tools.
• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics.
• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills suited for a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat hunting activities and proactively identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze complex security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate effective incident response efforts.
• Develop and implement advanced security monitoring and detection strategies using SIEM and other security tools.
• Create detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and recommendations for management.
• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations processes.

Skills

Cybersecurity analysis

Incident response

Threat hunting

Security monitoring

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Malware analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This role is critical in protecting the organization against sophisticated cyber threats. You will be responsible for threat detection, analysis, incident response, and proactive security measures. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for a cybersecurity professional to work from anywhere, contributing to a strong security posture through advanced analytics and strategic thinking. The ideal candidate thrives in a remote environment, communicates effectively, and possesses a deep understanding of the current threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead threat hunting activities and proactively identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.


• Analyze complex security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate effective incident response efforts.


• Develop and implement advanced security monitoring and detection strategies using SIEM and other security tools.


• Create detailed reports on security incidents, trends, and recommendations for management.


• Stay current with emerging threats, attack vectors, and cybersecurity technologies.


• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.


• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.


• Proficiency in using SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and other security monitoring tools.


• Strong understanding of threat intelligence, malware analysis, and digital forensics.


• Experience with scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation is highly desirable.


• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills suited for a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive remote work setup and support.


• Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities.


• A flexible and collaborative remote working culture.