Cyber Security SOC Analyst in Centurion, Gauteng
Sasso Consulting · Centurion, Gauteng
Overview
Sasso Consulting is hiring 5 experienced SOC Analysts for a specialist cybersecurity environment in Centurion, Gauteng. You will monitor, detect, and respond to threats across enterprise IT systems. This is a hands-on role for someone with solid SOC experience who wants to work on real incidents. If you have 3 to 5 years in security operations and know your SIEM and EDR tools, this is a strong opportunity to grow in a focused cybersecurity team.
About the role
Sasso Consulting is looking for 5 Cyber Security SOC Analysts to join a specialist cybersecurity environment based in Centurion, Gauteng. You will be part of a team that monitors, detects, investigates and responds to cybersecurity threats across enterprise IT environments.
The role is hands-on and focused on Security Operations Centre work. You will spend your days watching alerts, digging into suspicious activity, analysing logs from various security tools, and helping to contain real threats. You will also work closely with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to improve security controls and detection rules.
Important: Applicants must demonstrate practical SOC monitoring and security incident investigation experience. General IT support experience alone will not be considered.Requirements
- Relevant diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Security
- Minimum 3 to 5 years practical experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity monitoring or incident investigation
- Proven hands-on experience within an enterprise Security Operations Centre
- Strong experience with SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight or LogRhythm
- Experience with EDR/XDR technologies, including Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike or SentinelOne
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, Active Directory and enterprise networking
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, IDS/IPS and network security
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence and incident response procedures
- Cloud security monitoring experience advantageous
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, SC-200, CEH or GIAC advantageous
Responsibilities
- Monitor security alerts across networks, servers, endpoints and cloud environments
- Investigate cybersecurity threats, suspicious activities and security incidents
- Analyse SIEM, EDR, XDR, firewall and network security logs
- Perform incident triage, classification, prioritisation and escalation
- Identify malware, phishing attacks, unauthorised access and compromised accounts
- Analyse indicators of compromise and emerging cyber threats
- Support threat hunting, incident response and containment activities
- Maintain accurate investigation records and incident reports
- Assist with SIEM detection rules, alert tuning and security monitoring improvements
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to strengthen security controls
Job details
- Organisation
- Sasso Consulting
- Location
- Centurion, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- IT & Software Development
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great role if you have already cut your teeth in a SOC and want to specialise further. Make sure your CV clearly shows the security tools you have used and the types of incidents you have handled. Be ready to talk through a real investigation in your interview. If you have certifications or cloud monitoring experience, highlight them. Sasso Consulting is hiring 5 people, so there is a real chance here. Tailor your application to show you understand SOC work, not just general IT.
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