SOC Analyst

Pretoria FULL TIME R30,000 - R40,000 / Month
(R360,000 - R480,000 / Year)

Job Description

We are seeking a SOC Analyst with a strong background in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in protecting our organization's assets and data by analyzing security events and implementing incident response strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze alerts generated by security systems and escalate issues as necessary.
  • Maintain and improve incident response documentation.
  • Collaborate on cybersecurity projects and security assessments.
  • Investigate malware incidents and conduct forensic analysis.
  • Assist in threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
  • Work with vendors to manage security tool enhancements.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for security incidents.
  • Deliver presentations on security findings to stakeholders.
  • Create dashboards to visualize security metrics.
  • Support regulatory compliance efforts related to data protection.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in a security operations center or related field
Technical Skills
  • Incident Response
  • SIEM Tools
  • Network Security
  • Malware Analysis
Soft Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
Certifications
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • CompTIA Security+
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.): Strong knowledge of industry-standard security frameworks.
  • Familiarity with cloud security: Understanding cloud environments and security practices.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package and benefits.
  • Medical aid and retirement plan.
  • Work-from-home options on certain days.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We promote a culture of innovation and encourage new ideas.
  • Teamwork: Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, leveraging our strengths together.
  • Integrity: We operate with integrity and transparency in all our dealings.
Status: Open