Senior Telecom Security & Threat Analyst (Remote)

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Security Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will protect telecom infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating incident response, and implementing robust security controls across networks and systems.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on telecom security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, SIP/SS7, and experience with SIEM and incident management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, CS, IT or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of cybersecurity experience with a strong focus on telecommunications security.
• Strong knowledge of network security principles, protocols and tools (e.g., TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Experience with SIEM systems.
• Proficiency in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing methodologies.
• Understanding of telecommunications network architectures and protocols (e.g., SIP, SS7, 4G/5G security).
• Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, CISM, or GIAC desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and investigative skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.
• Proven ability to manage security incidents and respond under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability scans of telecommunications networks and systems.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices tailored to the telecom environment.
• Monitor security alerts and events, investigate potential threats, and lead incident response efforts.
• Analyze threat intelligence to proactively identify emerging risks and vulnerabilities.
• Design and deploy security solutions, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), VPNs, and encryption technologies.
• Perform security audits and penetration testing to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training to employees.
• Collaborate with network and system engineers to implement security controls and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies relevant to the telecommunications sector.
• Document security procedures, incident reports, and risk assessments.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Vulnerability assessment

Network security

Security architecture

SIEM experience

Security policies

Telecommunications security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Security Analyst to join a fully remote team. You will protect telecom infrastructure by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating incident response, and implementing robust security controls across networks and systems.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in cybersecurity with a focus on telecom security, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, firewalls, SIP/SS7, and experience with SIEM and incident management.