The purpose of mid-level IT Security Analyst is to ensure the security of the organization's digital assets and protect against cyber threats. This position will be responsible for protecting network infrastructure, monitoring and analysing security events, responding to incidents, and implementing security measures and counter measures. The IT Security Analyst will work closely with the Senior IT support colleagues to maintain the organization's security posture. This position can be based at our Durban or Somkhele (Northern KZN) campus but routine travel between campuses maybe required. The client has a hybrid policy of two days in the office and the rest from home.

Monitor computer networks and systems for security issues or breaches.

• Investigate and document security breaches and other cyber security incidents.
• Install security measures and operating software to protect systems and information infrastructure.
• Perform vulnerability scanning, risk analyses, and security assessments.
• Assist in the development of information security policies and procedures.
• Work alongside colleagues to implement and upgrade security measures and controls.
• Stay updated on the latest cyber security intelligence, including hackers’ methodologies, to anticipate security breaches.
• Assist with and monitor the training of staff on information security procedures and practices.
• Report security assessment findings to management and make recommendations for enhancing security.
• Drive and research security best practice and project plan implementations including data security and data loss prevention (DLP).
• Manage all security tools such as Anti-Malware, Anti-SPAM, Nessus, Firewalls etc
• Adopt, drive and improve Microsoft 365 and other technologies best practice and security score ratings to enhance overall security and compliance of the organisation

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional information technology certificates such as A+, N+, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, or GIAC GSEC/GCIH, (a diploma, degree is advantageous)

Minimum Experience:

• +3 years’ experience in cybersecurity, with blue team focus or similar position
• Hands-on experience in incident response and SIEM management
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Entra ID.
• Strong experience with DHCP, DNS and General Networking
• Strong Microsoft Windows operating systems and Apple Mac OSX experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft desktop products including Office, Office 365

Advantageous:

• Linux skills and scripting experience
• CISSP or CISM certification (preferred but not required)
• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Previous SOC experience