Senior Cybersecurity Analyst (Threat Detection)

Placements24; East London; Hybride; ZAR 1 482 000 - 2 305 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join a fully remote security operations team. You will monitor security systems, investigate threats, and develop strategies to improve the security posture in a remote-first organization.

Ideal candidates have strong threat detection, incident response, and log analysis skills, with experience in SIEM and EDR tools. Collaboration across a distributed team is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Proficiency in analyzing security logs and event data.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and methodologies.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a fully remote setting.

Responsabilités

• Monitor security systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) for threats.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to triage incidents.
• Conduct forensic analysis of breaches and prepare detailed incident reports.
• Develop threat detection rules, signatures, and hunting methodologies.
• Respond to security incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls and best practices.
• Participate in security awareness training and contribute to policy development.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to security tools and technologies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security operations processes and procedures with the remote team.

Connaissances

Threat detection

Incident response

Security analytics

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT

Outils

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Firewall

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Cybersecurity Analyst to join their fully remote security operations team. This role is crucial for safeguarding our client's digital assets by identifying, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats. You will be responsible for monitoring security alerts, conducting in-depth threat investigations, and developing strategies to enhance our overall security posture. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, advanced threat detection techniques, and incident response procedures. As part of a remote-first organization, you will leverage state-of-the-art security tools and collaboration platforms to work effectively with a distributed team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in protecting sensitive data and ensuring the security of our client's operations. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within a flexible work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls) for potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze security alerts and logs to identify, investigate, and triage security incidents.
• Conduct in-depth forensic analysis of security breaches and develop detailed incident reports.
• Develop and implement threat detection rules, signatures, and hunting methodologies.
• Respond to security incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with IT and development teams to implement security controls and best practices.
• Participate in security awareness training and contribute to the development of security policies.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to security tools and technologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of security operations processes and procedures within the remote team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools.
• Proficiency in analyzing security logs and event data.
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Knowledge of incident response frameworks and methodologies.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH, GIAC) are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Access to advanced cybersecurity tools and technologies.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Work on challenging and impactful security initiatives.