Senior Telecoms Security Analyst

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Support for advanced certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst in Bloemfontein to fortify the network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats and protect sensitive data.

You will lead threat detection, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and implement robust security measures across telecom systems, collaborating with IT teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in telecom or network security, strong skills with SIEM/IDS/IPS/firewalls, and relevant certifications such as CISSP or CEH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS or related field.
• 5+ years in telecom or network security.
• Proficient with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Certs like CISSP/CEH/CompTIA Security+ valued.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic for security breaches and malicious activity.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies and controls.
• Lead incident response, containment, and remediation.
• Provide security guidance to IT teams and staff.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Telecoms Security Analyst to fortify their network infrastructure against evolving cyber threats in Bloemfontein . This role is central to protecting sensitive data, ensuring network integrity, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations. You will be responsible for threat detection, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and the implementation of robust security measures across the company's telecommunications systems. The ideal candidate is proactive, possesses deep technical expertise in cybersecurity, and is committed to safeguarding critical assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and systems for security breaches and malicious activities.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and controls.
• Lead incident response efforts, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Provide security awareness training to staff and technical guidance to IT teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in telecom cybersecurity or network security.
• Proficiency with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint protection.
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security principles.
• Experience in incident response and forensic analysis.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are highly valued.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work with advanced security technologies.
• Support for professional development and advanced certifications.
• A role with significant impact on the security posture of the organization in Bloemfontein .
• Collaborative and security-focused team environment.