Security Analyst [SOC]

 

Recruiter:

IOCO

Job Ref:

iOCO01342

Date posted:

Friday, August 26, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable


JOB SUMMARY:
The Role:

Essential Function:

  • Monitor, Manage and configure of Security Tools 
  • Monitor User, Network, Threat and other events from security tools to identify abnormal activity indicating security incidents
  • Review and correlate incident information ...

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    The Role:

    Essential Function:

    • Monitor, Manage and configure of Security Tools 
    • Monitor User, Network, Threat and other events from security tools to identify abnormal activity indicating security incidents
    • Review and correlate incident information to determine and assess their urgency and impact - Perform Threat Intel Research and understand current CyberSecurity Threats, Tactics and techniques
    • Establish a detailed understanding of clientâ??s infrastructure
    • Establish a detailed understanding of clients incidence response processes 
    • Research and understand and stay abreast with the Mitre Attck Framework 
    • Create and update Security incidents in ITSM platform with detailed information of logs relevant to the incident 
    • Update and track incidents and requests based on analysis results and incident response updates
    • Escalate validated and confirmed Incidents to TIER 2 and designated incident response teams
    • Work Closely with other security teams and designated incident response teams
    • Create client request for information elements and reports
    • Identify gaps and/or omissions in security detection and posture. 
    • Provide input into Run-book and playbook development
    • Assist in automation of response and remediation processes. 
    • Support and assist senior analysts
    Skills and Experience:

    Essential Qualification:

    • Grade 12
    • Industry recognised (vendor neutral) security certification (e.g. CISSP, CEH, Security+, GIAC, etc.)

    Preferred Qualification:

    • Hold an industry recognised (vendor neutral) security certification (e.g. CISSP, CEH, Security+, etc.)
    • Degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology/Security, Engineering or related field of study preferred (alternatively an equivalent combination of education and experience).
    • 3 to 5 years in a hands-on security role, with a strong background in security tools including but not limited to firewalls, IDS/IPS, proxy servers and endpoint protection
    • Holds a recognised SIEM Tool Certification

    Required Experience:

    • 2+ Years of experience with Information Security with experience in a SOC environment, with demonstrable expertise in SIEM (LogPoint, QRadar, Splunk McAfee or ArcSight)
    • 5+ Years of experience in an operations focused information security role
    Other:

    Work Environment:

    • Security Operations Centre

    Physical demands:

    • Office Based in the Security Operations Centre Ad-Hoc Remote support

    Travel:

    • Potential travel after hours/weekends for breach incidents

     

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