Senior Security Analyst

Job Description

Cape Town is calling… and no, this isn’t another job where “cybersecurity” means resetting passwords.

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Security Analyst to join a high-performing technology environment and take ownership across Security Operations, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Security Engineering, GRC and DevSecOps .

If you know your Microsoft Defender from your Microsoft Teams, can investigate a real security incident, and understand that “Zero Trust” is more than a buzzword, this one’s for you.

What you’ll be doing

Security Operations

• Monitor and investigate security events across cloud, endpoints, networks and applications.

• Perform threat hunting, incident response and root-cause analysis.

• Enhance SIEM capabilities, playbooks and security monitoring.

Vulnerability Management

• Manage vulnerability scanning and risk-based prioritization.

• Coordinate remediation with ICT teams and validate fixes.

• Produce vulnerability and risk reporting.

Security Engineering & Cloud

• Design and implement security controls across Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Windows, Linux and DevOps.

• Implement MFA, PAM, EDR, DLP and security automation.

• Secure Azure environments, conduct cloud assessments and support Zero Trust initiatives.

GRC & Security Architecture

• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and maintain risk registers.

• Support audits, policies and compliance requirements including POPIA and CIS Controls.

• Review security designs and define secure architecture standards and baselines.

DevSecOps & Awareness

• Support secure development, code scanning and security testing.

• Help development teams remediate security vulnerabilities.

• Drive security awareness, training and organizational cyber resilience.

What you’ll need

• 7+ years ICT experience, including 5+ years in cybersecurity.

• Strong enterprise security technology experience.

• Proven experience in incident response, threat investigation and vulnerability management.

• Strong Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory experience.

• Experience securing cloud platforms and working in regulated environments.

• Strong knowledge of firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, segmentation and ZTNA.

• Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python, Bash and REST APIs.

• Experience with Microsoft Defender, PAM, EDR, DLP, vulnerability management and security monitoring tools.

Qualifications & certifications

• Minimum: Matric

• A relevant Degree/National Diploma.

• CISSP, CISM, Security+, AZ-500 or Microsoft Security Certifications.

Requirements

Azure, Network, SIEM, Security, Cyber Posted By

Asher Murugan