Cybersecurity Analyst

Cape Town FULL TIME R33,333 - R54,167 / Month
(R400,000 - R650,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our team as a Cybersecurity Analyst, where your expertise will help protect our organization against the increasing landscape of cyber threats. You will analyze and respond to security incidents, perform risk assessments, and develop best practices for the organization’s information security posture.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and enforce security policies and best practices.
  • Work with third-party vendors to ensure compliance with security standards.
  • Investigate suspicious activity and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Utilize cybersecurity tools to protect networks and systems.
  • Assist with regulatory compliance such as GDPR and HIPAA.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Pursuing or holding additional certifications is a plus
Experience
  • 2+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity
Technical Skills
  • Incident Response
  • Firewalls and Security Software
Soft Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
Certifications
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • CompTIA Security+
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience in risk management: Knowledge of assessing and managing security risks proactively.
  • Familiarity with cloud security: Understanding cloud computing risks and mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Education assistance programs

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join our team.
  • Learning Culture: We offer ongoing training and workshops to keep our team members up to date.
  • Collaborative Work Environment: We encourage teamwork, communication, and collaboration to solve complex problems.
Status: Closed