Cyber Security Analyst
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
InfyStrat Software Services
InfyStrat is seeking a motivated Cyber Security Analyst to join our team and contribute to our mission of safeguarding our digital assets and infrastructure. In this role, you will monitor, detect, and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents across our systems. You'll perform risk assessments, analyze security breaches, and provide remediation recommendations while collaborating with various teams to enhance our security posture. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced environment while playing a critical role in protecting our organization from cyber threats.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor security alerts and events from various sources, including SIEM tools, to identify and respond to security threats.
- Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, documenting findings and coordinating response actions.
- Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect sensitive information.
- Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
- Analyze trends and patterns in security incidents and provide recommendations for improving defense mechanisms.
- Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices.
- Work with IT and development teams to ensure secure configurations and practices across all systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of security principles, concepts, and technologies.
- Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms, and incident response procedures.
- Familiarity with network security, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and secure coding practices.
- Knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- CERT, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications are a plus.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: CERT CISM CISSP Computer Science Firewalls GDPR Incident response Intrusion detection ISO 27001 Monitoring Network security NIST Pentesting Risk assessment SIEM Vulnerabilities
Perks/benefits: Team events
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