Cybersecurity Specialist
2 days ago
Job Overview
A career-defining opportunity awaits an intermediate-level SOC Analyst to join Acuity Consultants, a leading financial services organization in Cape Town. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of R700,000 and a chance to grow with a dynamic team.
About the Role
This Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst position is an exciting opportunity for someone with 3-5 years of experience in network management, operating system management, logical access management, and information security operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence tools, as well as vulnerability management using scanning tools and interpreting CVSS scores.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and responding to security alerts, assessing and prioritizing incidents based on risk and impact, collaborating with technical teams to contain and remediate security incidents, maintaining incident records, and producing periodic reports on incident trends and threats. Additionally, the candidate will engage with peers in the industry to share threat intelligence and best practices.
Requirements
- Grade 12 qualification
- Post-Grade 12 qualification in a related field
- 3-5 years of hands-on technical experience in network management, operating system management, logical access management, and information security operations
- Previous experience in a formal SOC environment is advantageous
- Exposure to malware analysis, CSIRT, or Threat and Vulnerability Management is beneficial
What We Offer
Acuity Consultants offers a dynamic work environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive salary of R700,000. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to take your career to the next level, apply now
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