SOC Analyst II — 24x7 Cyber Defense & Threat Response

The Legends Agency; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in South Africa seeks a motivated SOC Analyst for its Global SOC team in Cape Town or Gqeberha. Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, managing incidents, and contributing to vulnerability management. The ideal candidate has experience in a SOC environment, strong problem-solving skills, and is detail-oriented. This role offers a salary range of R40,000 - R50,000 plus comprehensive benefits including a company pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Annual health screening

23 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a SOC / CSIRT or equivalent.
• Thorough OS knowledge across Windows and Linux.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor alert queues and respond to security incidents.
• Contribute towards vulnerability management process.
• Prepare detailed intelligence reports on investigations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Excellent IT literacy

Strong analytical skills

Flexible and open to change

Tools

XDR/EDR

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in South Africa seeks a motivated SOC Analyst for its Global SOC team in Cape Town or Gqeberha. Responsibilities include monitoring security alerts, managing incidents, and contributing to vulnerability management. The ideal candidate has experience in a SOC environment, strong problem-solving skills, and is detail-oriented. This role offers a salary range of R40,000 - R50,000 plus comprehensive benefits including a company pension scheme and generous annual leave.