Cyber Security Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007916/EVA

Date posted:

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you are you a defender of the digital realm who lives and breathes the Microsoft security stack, then this is for you.

Our client, an industry leader in investment and technology, is on the hunt for a Cyber Security Analyst who thrives in the Microsoft ecosystem and is passionate about protecting cloud and on-prem environments. In this role, you will be the frontline of the company’s cloud and enterprise environment

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities Hunt down threats with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR Respond to incidents like phishing, malware, and identity compromise with precision Secure Azure workloads and enforce Zero Trust principles Strengthen defences with Fortinet firewalls and unified visibility in Sentinel Build and refine security playbooks that keep us one step ahead Drive compliance with Microsoft Purview and global standards like GDPR & ISO 27001 Essentials Skills and Requirements 4+ years in SOC \/ Security Analyst roles Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Azure, and Purview Strong grasp of SIEM\/SOAR, IAM, and cloud security fundamentals Certifications like SC-200, AZ-500, SC-400, Security+ are a big plus Analytical mindset, clear communicator, and calm under pressure What is in it for you? Be at the heart of enterprise defence, working with cutting-edge Microsoft security tools Collaborate across teams to embed security into every layer of the business Stay ahead of the curve with continuous learning and threat intelligence If you're ready to detect, defend, and dominate in the world of cybersecurity, this is your chance to make an impact. Apply Now! For more IT jobs, please visit I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Development Data Engineer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Evandria Rademeyer Researcher

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