SOC Data Security Specialist
7 months ago
SOC Analyst (Specialist in Data Security) - 6-Month Renewable Contract, working remotely.
We are a leading entity operating within the financial services and banking industries, currently seeking a highly skilled **SOC Analyst with a specialisation in Data Security** to join our Insider Threat Program on a **6-month, renewable contract basis**. This role is designed for a remote working setup, providing the flexibility to work from anywhere while actively contributing to our cybersecurity efforts.
**Role Overview**:
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Perform technical triage independently, investigate, and escalate concerns following our incident response processes.
- Create and maintain robust security policies for DLP (Data Loss Prevention), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), User Behaviour Analytics, PAM (Privileged Access Management), cloud, database security, and more.
- Utilise IBM Qradar SIEM for searching and reporting, conducting queries and analytics, and managing system administration.
- Engage in threat hunting with a keen eye for identifying and mitigating potential risks, showcasing a strong risk mindset and critical thinking abilities.
**Requirements**:
- Familiarity with Microsoft E5 security tools, especially Microsoft Purview, or at least a strong background in working with SIEM tools if not directly experienced with Microsoft technologies.
- Capability to work independently on technical triage, coupled with a curious and investigative nature.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.
- A risk mindset with the capacity for critical thinking and proactive threat hunting.
**Why Join Us?**
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team within the fast-paced environment, where you can leverage your specialist skills in data security to make a significant impact. We offer a remote working arrangement that adds flexibility to your work-life balance, within a supportive and collaborative environment.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months
**Salary**: R1,00 - R200 000,00 per month
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