Senior Information Security Analyst - Hybrid Threat Hunting

Placements24; Sandton; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Senior Information Security Analyst to join their hybrid team. You will lead threat hunting, monitor security posture, and drive incident response across enterprise systems, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in security operations and a proven track record safeguarding financial-scale assets. You will review security architecture, develop policies, mentor junior analysts, and stay ahead of emerging

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in information security, with a focus on security operations and incident response.
• Proven expertise in threat analysis, incident management, and vulnerability assessment.
• Strong understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and endpoint security.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote responsibilities.
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Experience in a financial services or enterprise-level IT environment is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead threat hunting initiatives and advanced security monitoring using SIEM and other tools.
• Manage and orchestrate incident response efforts for complex security breaches.
• Conduct in-depth security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on security architecture and design for new systems.
• Mentor and guide junior security analysts.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports for management on security status and incidents.

Conocimientos

Threat analysis

Incident management

Vulnerability assessment

Network security

Cloud security (AWS, Azure)

SIEM

EDR

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

Herramientas

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Senior Information Security Analyst to join their hybrid team. You will lead threat hunting, monitor security posture, and drive incident response across enterprise systems, balancing on-site collaboration with remote work.

The ideal candidate has deep experience in security operations and a proven track record safeguarding financial-scale assets. You will review security architecture, develop policies, mentor junior analysts, and stay ahead of emerging