Information Security Analyst

Recruiter:

Lexdan Select

Job Ref:

CPT000238/Jake

Date posted:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

R400 000 p.a.

SUMMARY:
Lexdan Select is assisting a financial services company in their search for an information security analyst, based in Cape Town city centre.
This is a hybrid role, with 2 to 3 days in-office.
Salary: R400 000 to R600 000 p.a.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities:

Threat and Vulnerability Monitoring: Continuously monitor our environment to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring swift identification and escalation.
Actively watch dashboards, SIEM alerts, and event logs for any indicators of compromise
Rapidly assess incoming alerts to determine their severity, credibility, and whether they are false positives or genuine potential incident
Security Optimisation: Explore opportunities for operational improvements within our security stack to enhance overall resilience.
Keep detailed records of alerts, investigations, and outcomes for tracking and future analysis
SOC Triage and Coordination: Serve as the initial triage point for our Security Operations Centre (SOC), managing alerts and ensuring effective communication between the SOC and internal business teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with staff at all levels to understand actions taken within our environment and identify potential risks.
Support the Head of Information Security and Senior Information Security Analyst in the response to information security incidents

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years of experience in information security
Degree/diploma in information technology or a related field (advantageous)
Experience using information security software like Darktrace or CrowdStrike (advantageous)

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