SOC Threat Hunter (Tier 2) - Cyber Defense Analyst

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Retirement plan

Fintech Upington environment

Cutting-edge security tech

Team culture

Wellness program

Team social events

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a rapidly expanding fintech company in Upington, seeking a diligent Cyber Threat Analyst (Tier 2) to join their SOC. You will investigate complex alerts, hunt threats, and enhance detection capabilities using SIEM and EDR tools.

The role requires at least 3 years in a SOC, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK. This on-site position offers growth in a dynamic security-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a SOC Analyst role (Tier 1 or Tier 2) or related security operations function.
• Proficiency in using and analyzing data from SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK Stack).
• Experience with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with malware analysis techniques and common attack frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure during critical security incidents.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA CySA+, GSEC, or GCIH are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze complex security alerts escalated from Tier 1 SOC analysts.
• Perform advanced threat hunting using various security tools and techniques (SIEM, EDR, network analysis).
• Conduct in-depth forensic analysis of security incidents to determine root cause and impact.
• Develop and refine detection rules and use cases within the SIEM to improve threat identification.
• Analyze malware behavior and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Collaborate closely with incident response teams to coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Document investigation findings, incident details, and remediation actions thoroughly.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest cyber threat intelligence, attack techniques, and security trends.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of SOC processes, procedures, and tools.
• Mentor and provide guidance to Tier 1 SOC analysts.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ELK Stack

EDR tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a rapidly expanding fintech company in Upington, seeking a diligent Cyber Threat Analyst (Tier 2) to join their SOC. You will investigate complex alerts, hunt threats, and enhance detection capabilities using SIEM and EDR tools.

The role requires at least 3 years in a SOC, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK. This on-site position offers growth in a dynamic security-focused environment.