Information Security Analyst

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

• 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)