Senior Threat Detection Analyst | Hybrid, Advanced Cybersecurity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst focused on threat detection to join their security operations team. You will monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and defend critical assets in real-time, leveraging SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM expertise (Splunk, QRadar), knowledge of attack vectors and malware, plus relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in cybersecurity operations focusing on threat hunting and incident response.
• Proficiency with SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar) and other security monitoring solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of attack vectors, malware types, and intrusion techniques.
• Experience with network protocols, OS security, and cloud security concepts.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or CompTIA Security+ desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR to detect incidents.
• Conduct in-depth investigations into suspected breaches, identify root causes and impact.
• Develop and refine threat detection rules, signatures, and analytical models.
• Respond to security incidents, coordinating containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• Stay current with threats and technologies, providing expert guidance to the team.

Skills

Threat hunting

Incident response

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity / Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

EDR

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg is seeking a proactive Senior Cybersecurity Analyst focused on threat detection to join their security operations team. You will monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and defend critical assets in real-time, leveraging SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR tools.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity, strong SIEM expertise (Splunk, QRadar), knowledge of attack vectors and malware, plus relevant certifications.