Senior Security Operations Center (Soc) Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 502,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats across networks and endpoints, helping defend critical assets in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in CS or Cybersecurity, at least 4 years in SOC, proficiency with SIEM (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR, and knowledge of TTPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years in a SOC or security analysis role.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and EDR solutions.
• Strong understanding of attack vectors, malware, and TTPs.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Certs like CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or GIAC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR to identify threats.
• Analyze incidents, determine root cause, containment and eradication actions.
• Develop threat detection rules and incident response playbooks.
• Perform threat hunting to identify sophisticated threats.
• Document incidents and produce detailed remediation reports.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and improve SOC processes.

Skills

SIEM tools

EDR solutions

Threat hunting

Security incident analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Job description

Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Remote)

Remote R45,000 - R75,000 per month

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.