Cyber Security Analyst

6 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Exclusively Remote Full time

One of our US based clients are looking for experienced Cyber Security Analyst/Specialist with a strong background in Cyber Security and prior experience working for a Managed Service Provider (MSP).

Responsibilities:

- **Cyber Security**: Implement and manage cyber security solutions to safeguard clients' IT environments from potential threats, including malware, viruses, and unauthorized access. Regularly monitor security systems, conduct vulnerability assessments, and implement security patches and updates.
- **Client Interaction**: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, establishing and maintaining strong professional relationships. Understand clients' IT requirements and business objectives to provide tailored support and security solutions.
- **Incident Management**: Respond to and escalate security incidents in a timely manner, following established protocols and best practices. Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
- **Proactive Maintenance**: Conduct routine system checks, maintenance, and upgrades to optimize clients' IT infrastructure performance and security. Implement proactive measures to prevent potential issues.
- **Documentation**: Maintain accurate records of client interactions, technical issues, solutions provided, and cyber security measures taken. Update knowledge base and documentation regularly to facilitate efficient issue resolution.
- **Training and Guidance**: Provide guidance and training to clients on cyber security best practices, awareness, and incident handling to enhance their security posture.
- **Collaboration**: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, system administrators, and developers, to deliver comprehensive IT solutions to clients.
- **Continuous Learning**: Stay up to date with the latest trends and developments in cyber security, IT support, and emerging technologies. Obtain relevant certifications to enhance expertise and contribute to the team's knowledge base.

**Requirements**:

- Education: Certificates/Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 5 years of proven experience as an IT Support Specialist or Cyber Support Analyst, with specific experience working for an MSP and interacting directly with clients.
- Cyber Security Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of cyber security principles, practices, and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, and data encryption.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Windows and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, network protocols, cloud technologies, and remote access tools. Experience with security tools such as SIEM, antivirus, and endpoint protection.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical users effectively.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Customer Service: Demonstrated customer-centric approach with a focus on delivering exceptional support and building positive client relationships.
- Certifications: Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are desirable.
- Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities.

This position requires the ability to work in US hours, but there is flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both US and South Africa (SA) time zones.

Application Question(s):

- Years experience as an IT Security Specialist or Cyber Support Analyst, with specific experience working for an MSP and interacting directly with clients?
- Years experience with cyber security principles, practices, and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus, and data encryption?
- Years experience with Windows and Mac operating systems, Microsoft Office 365, network protocols, cloud technologies, and remote access tools?
- Years experience with security tools such as antivirus, and endpoint protection and which tools do you have experience with?
- Do you understand that this position requires the ability to work in US hours, but there is flexibility in scheduling to accommodate both US and South Africa (SA) time zones?



  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Collinson Full time

    Cyber Security Threat AnalystAt Collinson, we are looking for a skilled Cyber Security Threat Analyst to join our team. This role will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats and incidents that affect our network and systems. You will also co-ordinate vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, to identify and mitigate...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd Full time

    **Your Purpose...** - At Virgin Active, ensuring the security of our digital realm is not about protection, but also empowerment. As our Security Analyst, you will be on the front lines of the digital battleground, using your extensive skill set to not just thwart threats but to enhance our technological prowess. Working closely with the Head of Cyber...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Parvana Full time

    About Our Client: Parvana is a renowned international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With a proven track record of remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program. What You Will Be Doing: As a Cyber Security Architect, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining...

  • Cyber Security Analyst

    4 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Collinson Full time

    PermanentCape Town, HybridCollinson Group is a global leader in driving loyalty and engagement for many of the world’s largest companies. Predominantly through the provision of travel related benefits within a market leading digital travel ecosystem. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading...

  • Cyber Security Manager

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Listing reference**: 016939**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:IT & Internet - **Job category**:IT and Telecommunications**Location**:Cape Town - **Contract**:Permanent**EE position**:No**Introduction** - We are seeking a proficient and experienced Cyber Security Manager to shape, design and manage the implementation of the...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Endeavour Recruitment Solutions Full time

    Cyber Security Specialist / Penetration Tester - Country: South Africa - Location: Cape Town or Gauteng - Sector: Security Engineers / Consultants - Salary: Rand Negotiable - Job Type: Contract - Technologies: Cyber Security, Penetration Testing, Ethical Hacker Posted Thursday, 16 September 2021 Endeavour Recruitment has an excellent permanent opportunity...


  • Cape Town, South Africa ABC Worldwide (Pty) Ltd Full time

    **Cyber Security Regional Lead** **Key Responsibilities**: - Act as the main point-of-contact for all SecOps activities within the region, - Lead and line manage the internal L1 SOC analyst team, which will include responsibility for: hiring, training and ensuring that adequate coverage is provided 24/7, - Develop and continually refine detection and...


  • Cape Town, South Africa City of Cape Town Full time

    ELIGIBILITY CLOSING DATE 15.11.2024 REFERENCE NUMBER CS 187/24 ext SALARY R1533805.00 - R1899481.00 DEPARTMENT Information Systems and Technology DIRECTORATE CORPORATE SERVICES Manager - Cyber Security **Requirements**: - A relevant three-year tertiary qualification, preferable a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science - Information...

  • IT Security Analyst

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Electrum Payments Full time

    **About Electrum**: Electrum is an exciting B2B tech company. We partner with some of South Africa’s biggest household names, enabling them to open up their customers’ access to payments and digital goods and services. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans every day, making a real difference. - We hire the...

  • Cyber Security Lead

    2 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    To elevate the Group’s security posture through proactive analysis and mitigation of cyber security threats and risks, especially in cloud platforms and web applications. This position plays a pivotal role in leading a team to implement security assessments, measures and processes through security engineering, penetration testing and other assessment...

  • Cyber Security Lead

    4 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Listing reference**: 017709**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:IT & Internet - **Job category**:IT and Telecommunications**Location**:Cape Town - **Contract**:Permanent**EE position**:No**Introduction**Job description** **JOB OBJECTIVES**Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cyber security specialists in performing security...

  • Cyber Security Lead

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Clicks Group Limited Full time

    **Listing reference**: 016940**Listing status**: Online- **Position summary** **Industry**:IT & Internet - **Job category**:IT and Telecommunications**Location**:Cape Town - **Contract**:Permanent**EE position**:No**Introduction**Job description** **JOB OBJECTIVES**- - Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cyber security specialists in performing security...

  • T1 Security Analyst

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Job Crystal Full time

    A company providing secure cloud transformation by combining Microsoft cloud technology with cyber security, and managed services is looking for a T1 Security Analyst in Cape Town. This role will support the Tier 2 & Tier 3 Security Analysts in developing SOC & SOAR functions within the business, working closely with other teams as required to build...

  • IT Risk

    6 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Our client in the retail industry based in Cape Town are seeking the skills of an IT Risk & Security Analyst **Main job function** To support delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. The analyst plays two critical roles in support of these programs; to enable IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, and to drive risk...

  • Head of Cyber Security

    8 months ago


    Cape Town, South Africa CyberPro Consulting Full time

    CyberPro Consulting merges a fervor for technology with a sincere interest in our customers' business and success. Boasting more than two decades of experience in the IT and software development industry, CyberPro Consulting serves a diverse clientele, spanning from large-scale enterprises to SME businesses. As Head of Cyber Security in our Cape Town...


  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Vodafone Full time

    Job SummaryThe Cyber Security GRC Strategist will be responsible for ensuring the organization's Cyber Security risks are under explicit management control and coordinating strategic integration of Cyber Security programs within M-Pesa Africa.About UsM-Pesa Africa is a pioneering fintech business and global market leader in mobile money. With over 60 million...


  • Cape Town, South Africa IOCO Full time

    We are looking to hire an IT Risk and Security Analyst to support the delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. The Analyst will play two critical roles in support of these programs; to enable IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, and to drive risk management. This role looks to streamline risk and security processes in...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Parvana Full time

    About our client: Our client is a highly successful international software development house specialising in telecommunications and payment gateways. With two decades of proven success and remarkable growth, they offer an exceptional training and mentorship program. Your colleagues will be Agile enthusiasts, highly qualified, with a shared goal of...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Surgo HR & Training Full time

    Surgo (PTY) Ltd. has partnered with a global analytics and digital solutions company serving industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media, retail, and others. They aim to bridge the gap between digital expectations and real outcomes for international companies with Digital Intelligence. Our client is recruiting for a...


  • Cape Town, South Africa Surgo Full time

    Surgo (PTY) Ltd. has partnered with a global analytics and digital solutions company serving industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media, retail, and others. They aim to bridge the gap between digital expectations and real outcomes for international companies with Digital Intelligence. Our client is recruiting for...