Senior Security Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Analyst in Bloemfontein to strengthen cyber defenses through proactive monitoring, incident response, and security strategy development.

You will work with state-of-the-art tools, lead incident response, and collaborate with IT teams to implement robust security measures in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of threats, vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs to detect and respond to incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage security technologies: firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection.
• Lead incident response: investigation, containment, eradication, recovery.
• Provide security awareness training and conduct risk assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident response

Security monitoring

Threat intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Vuln scanners

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Analyst to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses in Bloemfontein . This role is pivotal in protecting the organization's information assets from threats through proactive monitoring, incident response, and security strategy development. You will work with state-of-the-art security tools and collaborate with IT teams to implement and maintain robust security measures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced security professional to take on a leadership role, contribute to critical security initiatives, and make a tangible impact on the organization's security posture in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from various systems to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate security weaknesses.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage and maintain security technologies, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Provide security awareness training to employees and conduct security risk assessments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security operations, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of common security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners.
• Familiarity with incident response frameworks and digital forensics principles.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and certifications.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility in Bloemfontein .
• Work in a vital role safeguarding company assets.