SOC Cybersecurity Analyst: Threat Detection & Response

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Training and certifications

Mentorship programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a proactive Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and deploy countermeasures from the SOC. The role emphasizes threat hunting, malware analysis, and rigorous incident documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in cybersecurity operations, SIEM experience (Splunk/QRadar/ArcSight), and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years of experience in a cybersecurity operations role or SOC analysis.
• Familiarity with SIEM systems (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight).

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts and logs using SIEM and other security tools.
• Investigate and analyze potential security incidents, determine scope and impact.
• Respond to alerts and incidents per established procedures, including containment and eradication.
• Perform threat hunting to identify APTs and other malicous activity.
• Analyze malware behavior and attack vectors.
• Document security incidents and remediation steps clearly.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity threats and trends.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams for effective incident management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Incident response knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Job description

Placements24 in Bloemfontein seeks a proactive Cybersecurity Operations Analyst to monitor security alerts, investigate incidents, and deploy countermeasures from the SOC. The role emphasizes threat hunting, malware analysis, and rigorous incident documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in cybersecurity operations, SIEM experience (Splunk/QRadar/ArcSight), and strong analytical and communication skills.