Cyber Security Analyst

Key Responsibilities Investigate escalated security threats and refine SIEM/SOC use cases Respond to incidents as part of the CSIRT team and help develop runbooks Stay up to date on threats and share relevant intelligence Support security architecture reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing Work with other teams to integrate security into systems and applications Prepare reports highlighting cyber risks and trends Contribute to key cybersecurity projects and assessments Technical Focus Areas SIEM and SOC tools Incident response and runbook creation Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) Firewall technologies and IAM Vulnerability management Directory services: Entra ID, Active Directory, Keycloak Key Outcomes Faster and more accurate threat detection and response Clear, actionable cybersecurity reporting Stronger system security integration Timely remediation of vulnerabilities Up-to-date operational procedures Competencies Strong technical cybersecurity skills Good understanding of scripting or coding (advantageous) Analytical, problem-solving mindset Strong communication and attention to detail Ability to multitask and work under pressure Qualifications & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification and/or certifications (e.g., Security, CEH, ISC²) 25 years in EDR/XDR, firewalls, and vulnerability management At least 2 years of incident response experience Experience with Entra ID, Active Directory, and Keycloak is a plus

Location: Cape Town Northern Suburbs, Western Cape, ZA

Posted Date: 7/2/2025