Senior InfoSec Analyst - Threat & IR Lead

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

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