SOC Security Analyst - Real-Time Threat Detection & Hybrid Work

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Training programs and tools access

Career growth in SOC

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Information Security Analyst specializing in SOC functions in a hybrid Sandton role, blending office-based work with remote flexibility. You will monitor real-time alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate with IT to strengthen security controls, with opportunities for threat hunting and career growth within the SOC.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in SOC, with strong SIEM knowledge and a solid understanding of network security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in SOC or similar role.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools and concepts; knowledge of attack vectors and malware.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoints in real time.
• Analyze events to identify threats, intrusions, and policy violations.
• Respond to incidents with containment, eradication, and recovery actions.
• Conduct threat hunting to identify emerging threats proactively.
• Document incidents, analyses, and remediation steps.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to improve controls and processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in information security

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a vigilant Information Security Analyst specializing in SOC functions in a hybrid Sandton role, blending office-based work with remote flexibility. You will monitor real-time alerts, investigate incidents, and coordinate with IT to strengthen security controls, with opportunities for threat hunting and career growth within the SOC.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in SOC, with strong SIEM knowledge and a solid understanding of network security