Senior Telecoms Security Analyst — Remote

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + incentives

Medical aid and retirement fund

Remote work flexibility

Access to state-of-the-art security工具

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst to safeguard critical telecoms network infrastructure and data. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies, and respond to security incidents within a dynamic threat landscape.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network security, threat intelligence, and incident response, with a track record of implementing security controls in complex telecom environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS or related field; advanced degree a plus.
• 7+ years in information security focusing on network security and incident response in telecoms.
• Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners and EDR.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, cryptography and attack vectors.
• Security architecture design and implementation for complex networks.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks and data privacy regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• CISSP/CISM/CEH/GIAC certificates are desirable.
• Ability to work in a Yes remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive security assessments and vulnerability analyses of network infrastructure and systems.
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices to mitigate risks.
• Monitor security alerts and logs, investigate potential security incidents, and perform forensic analysis.
• Lead incident response efforts, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Research and stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies relevant to telecommunications.
• Design and deploy security controls, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and VPNs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate security into network design and lifecycle.
• Develop security awareness training programs for employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g., POPIA, ICASA).
• Contribute to development and maintenance of business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Network security

Security architecture

Security analytics

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Vulnerability scanners

EDR

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Telecoms Security Analyst to safeguard critical telecoms network infrastructure and data. You will identify vulnerabilities, develop strategies, and respond to security incidents within a dynamic threat landscape.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network security, threat intelligence, and incident response, with a track record of implementing security controls in complex telecom environments.