Senior Information Security Analyst

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join its security team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness initiatives to protect client data and digital assets.

You will work with cross-functional teams to implement robust security controls. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of information security experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Cybersecurity.
• 5+ years in information security with analysis and operations.
• Experience in incident response and threat detection.
• Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and alerts to detect threats and incidents.
• Investigate breaches, perform forensic analysis, and document findings.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across IT infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in managing security tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
• Support security awareness training for employees.
• Analyze trends and advise on improving security posture.
• Collaborate with IT and business units on secure configurations.
• Stay updated on threats and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in incident response plan development.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewall management

Endpoint protection

Forensic analysis

Security policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading professional services firm, is looking for a Senior Information Security Analyst to join their sophisticated security team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is critical in protecting the firm's digital assets and client data from cyber threats. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of security operations, including threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security awareness initiatives. This position offers a challenging and rewarding career path within a company that highly values cybersecurity expertise. We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong analytical mindset and a proactive approach to security. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the implementation and maintenance of robust security controls and best practices across the organization. This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a professional and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and alerts to detect and respond to potential threats and incidents.
• Investigate security breaches, conduct forensic analysis, and document findings.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across IT infrastructure and applications.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Assist in the management of security tools and technologies, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Contribute to security awareness training for employees.
• Analyze security trends and provide recommendations for improving the organization's security posture.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure secure system configurations and data handling.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques.
• Participate in the development and refinement of incident response plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on security analysis and operations.
• Proven experience in incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
• Proficiency with security tools and technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint security).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cybersecurity principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.