Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst - Incident Response

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst specializing in Incident Response for a fully remote position. You will monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate containment and eradication efforts to protect digital assets.

The role emphasizes threat detection, analysis, and incident management, with autonomy and proactive communication in a remote-first environment.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst with a specialization in Incident Response for a fully remote position. This critical role involves monitoring security alerts, investigating potential security incidents, and orchestrating the response to contain and eradicate threats. You will be a key player in protecting our client's digital assets by providing timely and effective incident handling. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of threat detection, analysis, and incident management methodologies. As a remote-first organization, we value autonomy, proactivity, and effective communication. This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute your expertise to a dynamic cybersecurity team from the comfort of your home office. You will leverage advanced security tools and collaborate with a global team of security professionals. The successful applicant will play a vital part in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of our client's information systems. We are committed to building a world-class SOC and are looking for passionate individuals to join us in this mission. The remote nature of this role allows for unparalleled flexibility and a focus on delivering exceptional security outcomes.