Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join their team in Pretoria, GP. A Cybersecurity Analyst’s primary function is to monitor and protect organisations from cyber-attacks and respond swiftly to restore protection if compromised. Accomplishing this requires them to perform a range of tasks, including evaluating and assessing potential vulnerabilities in an organisation's digital infrastructure, documenting and reporting on any attempted cyber-attacks and resolving breaches or attacks swiftly by identifying the source of the attack.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring technologies used as part of the customers' proposal for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity.
• Monitor, Investigate and mitigate security alerts/service incidents during and after office hours (Standby).
• Log and report security alerts and incidents to customers during and after office hours (Standby).
• Respond to and manage security incidents, including identifying the root cause, containing the threat, and mitigating its impact.
• Conduct detailed investigations into security incidents and produce comprehensive reports outlining findings, impacts, and recommended actions.
• Escalate Major security events to the Service Delivery Manager during and after office hours (Standby).
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may be considered
• Proven experience in cybersecurity or a related IT field, with a focus on monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or similar are preferred.
• Proficiency with security tools and technologies, such as SIEM systems, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and anti-virus solutions.
• Experience with security monitoring and analysis tools, and a solid understanding of network protocols and architecture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex security data and make informed decisions.