SOC Cybersecurity Analyst: Incident Response & Detection

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Advanced training and certifications

Dynamic work environment

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Security Operations Center (SOC). You will monitor, detect, and respond to security threats to protect critical assets and IT systems.

Work with advanced security tools to maintain a strong security posture. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in cybersecurity, with SIEM/EDR expertise and relevant certifications as a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in cybersecurity, SOC experience preferred.
• Proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and EDR.
• Certs like CompTIA Security+, CEH, or GSEC are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM/IDS/IPS and firewalls to detect threats.
• Investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and respond promptly.
• Develop and maintain security monitoring procedures and incident response playbooks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats and best practices.

Skills

SIEM proficiency

Threat detection

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Security monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

EDR

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane is seeking a vigilant Cybersecurity Analyst to join the Security Operations Center (SOC). You will monitor, detect, and respond to security threats to protect critical assets and IT systems.

Work with advanced security tools to maintain a strong security posture. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years in cybersecurity, with SIEM/EDR expertise and relevant certifications as a plus.