Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Training budget for certifications

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior SOC Analyst for a fully remote role. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses to protect digital assets. The position requires 5+ years in SOC, SIEM/EDR proficiency, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Certifications like GCIH/GCIA/CISSP are desirable. Fully remote work with flexible hours and professional training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in a SOC environment or similar role.
• Proficient with SIEM, EDR, and network analysis tools.
• Certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, OSCP, or CISSP desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR systems.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine scope and root cause.
• Lead and coordinate response to incidents for timely resolution.
• Develop detection rules, use cases, and monitoring procedures for the SOC.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and share technical expertise.
• Stay updated on threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigations.

Skills

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR (CrowdStrike etc)

Wireshark

Network analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for the continuous monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. You will be at the forefront of protecting the organization's digital assets by investigating security alerts, identifying malicious activities, and coordinating response efforts. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned cybersecurity professional to work from anywhere and make a direct impact on our client's security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR systems.
• Perform in-depth analysis of security incidents to determine scope, impact, and root cause.
• Lead and coordinate the response to security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Develop and refine detection rules, use cases, and monitoring procedures for the SOC.
• Mentor and guide junior SOC analysts, providing technical expertise and support.
• Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence, attack vectors, and mitigation techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment or similar role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions, and network analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of cyber threats, attack methodologies, and incident response frameworks.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, OSCP, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for effective remote collaboration .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous allowance for professional training, certifications, and conferences.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work with a leading cybersecurity team and cutting-edge technologies.