SOC Cybersecurity Analyst: Real-Time Threat Defender

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Medical and dental benefits

Training and security certifications

Structured development environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Cybersecurity Analyst to join their SOC team in Soweto. This on-site role focuses on continuous monitoring, threat detection, and rapid incident response to protect critical data.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in cybersecurity, familiarity with SIEM/EDR/IDS, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training, and career development within a focused security environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related discipline.
• 1-3 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a SOC environment.
• Familiarity with security concepts, network protocols and threats.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and events from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint tools.
• Perform initial triage and analysis of potential incidents.
• Respond to alerts following procedures and document actions taken.
• Escalate complex incidents to senior analysts or IR teams.
• Maintain knowledge of threat landscape and attack vectors.
• Contribute to improving SOC processes and playbooks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Cybersecurity Analyst to join their SOC team in Soweto. This on-site role focuses on continuous monitoring, threat detection, and rapid incident response to protect critical data.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years in cybersecurity, familiarity with SIEM/EDR/IDS, and strong analytical and communication skills. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing training, and career development within a focused security environment.