Senior InfoSec Analyst - Threat Detection & IR (Hybrid)

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join a vibrant SOC. You will monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, safeguarding data with advanced threat detection and incident response expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and business units, ongoing security improvements, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats within a hybrid work setup in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with a focus on threat detection and incident response.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows and Linux), and common attack vectors.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) and EDR solutions.
• Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, or CISM are highly desirable.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement advanced threat detection strategies and methodologies.
• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.
• Analyze security incidents to determine root cause, impact, and remediation steps.
• Investigate and respond to security breaches and cyber-attacks promptly.
• Create detailed incident reports and recommendations for security posture improvements.
• Stay updated on cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure security policies are understood.
• Participate in security awareness training and documentation.
• Contribute to improving security tools and technologies used by the SOC.

Connaissances

Threat detection

Incident response

Networking basics

Analytical thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or related field

Outils

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

EDR solutions

Python

PowerShell

Description du poste

Placements24 in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Information Security Analyst to join a vibrant SOC. You will monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, safeguarding data with advanced threat detection and incident response expertise.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT and business units, ongoing security improvements, and staying ahead of evolving cyber threats within a hybrid work setup in Johannesburg.