Cyber Security Analyst

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006525/PJ

Date posted:

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our clients are always looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to safeguard their businesses from the ever-evolving threats of the cyber world, all while spreading a little Valentine’s charm.

POSITION INFO:

Your Mission (Cupid’s Cyber Edition):
Detect and monitor threats before they can break hearts—or systems
Investigate incidents, collaborate with your team, and document your heroic deeds
Hunt down vulnerabilities and rogue devices like a love-struck detective
Perform security assessments, update risk registers, and keep action plans ready
Identify and report non-compliance—because love and rules matter
Run phishing and behavioural security simulations (without breaking anyone’s heart!)
Conduct controlled attack simulations to test organisational resilience
Produce management reports that make security insights irresistible
Get hands-on with Defender XDR, Intune, and Red Team platforms

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in analyst or operations roles
Experienced with Microsoft security suite (because nothing says “I Love Security like Defender XDR)
Hold a valid drivers license (because sometimes, love and security requires a little travel)

Qualification:
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related field
Certified in CompTIA Security+, ISC² Certified in Cybersecurity, or ISACA Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

Contact Penny Janse Van Rensburg on , quoting the Ref: CTI006525.

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