Senior Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

2 weeks ago


Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa Nexio Full time
Job Title: Senior Specialist: Cybersecurity Threat Analyst

At Nexio, we are seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist: Cybersecurity Threat Analyst to join our Customer-facing Nexio SOC team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for monitoring enterprise networks and systems, deterring, identifying, investigating, and mitigating any and all threats directed against those systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with leadership to develop metrics based on situational awareness and provide support for incident response, surveillance, vulnerability identification, secure network design, and threat monitoring at an enterprise level.
  • Conduct research on emerging threats, maintain proficiency in exploitation tools, and develop threat profiles to rapidly address security incidents alerted primarily by industry-recognized Security tools and technology.
  • Monitor network traffic, investigate incidents, and collaborate with the SOC team to enhance the organization's security posture.
  • Develop secure network designs, protection strategies, and audits for information security infrastructure.
  • Research and maintain proficiency in computer exploitation tools, attack techniques, and emerging threat sources.
  • Contribute to a comprehensive risk management program, identifying critical processes, threats, and vulnerabilities.
  • Lead Red Team/Blue Team exercises and identify gaps in monitoring tools and processes.
  • Develop playbooks for various incident scenarios and possess knowledge of automation processes.
Requirements:
  • Grade 12 Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications.
  • One or more of these industry Cybersecurity Certifications: CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), Certified Computer Security Incident Handler (CSIH), CEH, OSCP, CompTIA.
  • Minimum of seven (7) years of work experience, and three (3) years of relevant experience in an established SOC and information security/cybersecurity.
  • Ability to lead exercises, develop playbooks, and automate processes.
  • Experience with a ticketing system such as BMC Remedy.
  • Basic Linux and Windows Server experience.
  • Experience working with cloud environments (Amazon Web Services Security) is desirable.
Leadership Competency Required:
  • Strategic Vision: Develop and articulate a strategic vision for the organization's threat-hunting capabilities.
  • Decision-Making: Assess complex situations, prioritize actions, and make sound judgments.
  • Collaboration and Influence: Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Mentorship and Development: Mentor and develop junior analysts, fostering a culture of learning.
  • Change Management: Lead and manage change within the cybersecurity organization.
  • Ethical Leadership: Maintain integrity, professionalism, and promote ethical behavior.
  • Crisis Management: Effectively respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents.


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