Senior Security Operations Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

retirement benefits

Training & certifications

On-site work in Benoni

Career growth

Modern security tools

Team-building

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Operations Analyst for an on-site role in Benoni, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and implement measures to mitigate risks within a dynamic financial technology environment.

You will lead threat hunting, tune detection rules, and collaborate with IT teams to strengthen the security posture while mentoring junior SOC analysts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a SOC or similar security monitoring role.
• Proficient with SIEM for log analysis and alert correlation.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and related security concepts.
• Certs such as Security+, CySA+, or GCIH are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR systems.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document findings.
• Respond to security incidents per established procedures.
• Develop and tune security rules to improve detection.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify advanced threats.
• Assist in managing and configuring security monitoring tools.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigations.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement security improvements.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and procedures, and mentor junior analysts.

Skills

SIEM analysis

Threat hunting

Incident response

Security monitoring

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

LogRhythm

Job description

About the Role Our client, a fast-growing financial technology company based in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Security Operations Analyst to join their expanding security team. This role is essential for the continuous monitoring, detection, and response to security threats targeting the organization's systems and networks. You will be responsible for analyzing security alerts, investigating potential incidents, and implementing measures to mitigate risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of security operations center (SOC) processes, and hands-on experience with SIEM and other security monitoring tools. This is a critical on-site role in Benoni where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding the company's digital assets and ensuring the integrity of its operations. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining a robust security posture in a dynamic industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint detection systems.
• Investigate potential security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document findings.
• Respond to security incidents in a timely and effective manner according to established procedures.
• Develop and tune security rules and alerts to improve detection capabilities.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify advanced threats.
• Assist in the management and configuration of security monitoring tools.
• Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.
• Collaborate with other IT teams to implement security improvements and remediation actions.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior SOC analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security monitoring role.
• Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm) for log analysis and alert correlation.
• Strong understanding of common security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques (e.g., malware, phishing, DDoS, web application attacks).
• Experience with network security concepts and technologies (TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Familiarity with endpoint security solutions and forensic analysis techniques is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and make critical decisions.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GCIH are advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.
• On-site work environment in Benoni, Gauteng.
• Engaging and challenging work in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Career growth opportunities within a growing company.
• Access to modern security tools and technologies.
• Team-building activities and a supportive work culture.