Telecoms Cybersecurity Analyst - Threat Detection & Defense

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training and certifications

Secure work environment in Benoni

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a vigilant Telecoms Network Security Analyst to safeguard telecoms infrastructure in Benoni. You will monitor network activity, analyze threats, and implement defense measures to protect sensitive data and ensure service integrity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in cybersecurity or related field, at least 3 years in network security, and hands-on experience with SIEM, firewalls, and VPNs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network security analysis or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of network protocols, security technologies, and attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM tools, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Understanding of relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network traffic and systems for security breaches and intrusions using SIEM tools.
• Analyze security alerts, investigate potential threats, and recommend countermeasures.
• Implement and manage security controls, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDPS), and VPNs.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify weaknesses.
• Develop and update security policies, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Stay abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends relevant to the telecoms sector.

Skills

SIEM tools

Firewalls

IDPS

VPNs

Vulnerability assessments

Penetration testing

Security policies

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Firewall management tools

VPN technologies

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a vigilant Telecoms Network Security Analyst to safeguard telecoms infrastructure in Benoni. You will monitor network activity, analyze threats, and implement defense measures to protect sensitive data and ensure service integrity.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in cybersecurity or related field, at least 3 years in network security, and hands-on experience with SIEM, firewalls, and VPNs.