Incident Response Analyst

Pretoria FULL TIME R37,500 - R50,000 / Month
(R450,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as an Incident Response Analyst, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing our incident response strategies. Work directly with our cybersecurity team to mitigate risks and develop effective solutions to emerging threats.

Responsibilities

  • Gather evidence and analyze data to understand incidents.
  • Coordinate with other departments for comprehensive incident management.
  • Maintain incident response tools and software.
  • Report on incident response metrics and effectiveness.
  • Support the development of security awareness training for employees.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security or related field
  • Advanced certifications in cybersecurity are a plus
Experience
  • 3-5 years of related experience in incident response
Technical Skills
  • Network Security
  • Malware Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
Certifications
  • CompTIA Security+
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Knowledge of compliance requirements: Expertise in relevant compliance regulations, such as GDPR or PCI DSS.
  • Background in threat hunting: Experience in identifying and mitigating potential security threats proactively.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous retirement plan options
  • Work-from-home options available
  • Training and certifications sponsorship

Company Culture

  • Learning Environment: We support continuous improvement and learning within our teams.
  • Empowerment: We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and drive change.
  • Community Commitment: We are dedicated to supporting local initiatives and making a positive impact.
Status: Open