Cyber Security Operational Analyst

2 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa PPECB Full time

Job Description**Cyber Security Operational Analyst**

**Overview**:
**Responsibilities**:

- Monitor security systems to detect and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
- Review and analyse security logs and alerts to identify potential security breaches and threats.
- Conduct investigations into security incidents and provide analysis to help identify the root cause of the issue.
- Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Manage, attend, and resolve calls logged to the Cyber Security Team, within the agreed SLA.
- Manage and build relationship with all Cyber Security 3rd Parties and vendors.
- Work closely with the other ICT teams to identify and resolve security issues.
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify potential weaknesses in our security systems and provide recommendations for remediation.
- Participate in the planning and implementation of security projects to enhance the overall security posture of the organisation.
- Experience with security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, and vulnerability scanners.
- Strong knowledge of security protocols and standards such as SSL/TLS, DNSSEC, and IPsec.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.
- Experience with incident response and disaster recovery procedures.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively in high-pressure situations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex security issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Provide training and guidance to end-users on security best practices and policies.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies, and make recommendations on new security technologies and products.
- Manage & maintain security and privacy training campaigns.
- Job Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in a security operations role.
- Strong knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to cyber security.
- Strong knowledge & experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO, or CIS Controls.
- Experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanning.
- Knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems and firewalls.
- Understanding of common attack vectors and threat actors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are preferred.
- PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act.


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