Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior SOC Analyst to join a fully remote security team. You will monitor, detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats across the organization’s networks and systems, providing real-time threat detection and mitigation in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years in SOC, proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR, and strong knowledge of TTPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of SOC experience in a Security Operations Center or similar role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, malware, and TTPs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work under pressure.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR to identify threats.
• Analyze incidents, investigate root causes, and recommend containment/eradication actions.
• Develop and refine threat detection rules, correlation logic, and incident response playbooks.
• Perform threat hunting to identify sophisticated threats.
• Document security incidents and provide remediation reports.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to SOC process improvements.

Skills

SIEM proficiency

Threat detection

Incident analysis

Analytical skills

Threat hunting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and vigilant Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to join their fully remote security team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents across the organization's networks and systems. You will play a key part in protecting our digital assets by providing real-time threat detection and mitigation, utilizing advanced security tools and methodologies. This position requires a proactive approach, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from various security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR) to identify potential threats.
• Analyze security incidents, investigate their root cause, and recommend appropriate containment and eradication actions.
• Develop and refine threat detection rules, correlation logic, and incident response playbooks.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively identify sophisticated threats that may have evaded automated defenses.
• Document security incidents and provide detailed reports on findings and remediation efforts.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security analysis role.
• Proficiency in using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar) and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.
• Strong understanding of common attack vectors, malware, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications.