Cyber Security Analyst (SOC, Shifts)

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Contract
Posted 1 hour ago
Contract IT & Software
R44 250 – R58 750/month
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Job Description

Patch, monitor, back up and harden systems at a managed services provider in Gqeberha. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a managed services provider in Gqeberha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What you'll actually do

  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills

Must-haves

  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • Clear change management and documentation habits

Helpful, not essential

  • CCNA, Fortinet NSE or MikroTik certification
  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible

On offer

  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance
  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Funded certification path

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): IT degree or diploma, short summary of one infrastructure project you led plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Gqeberha.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
  • Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.

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Job details
SalaryR44 250 – R58 750/month
Job TypeContract
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience6+ years
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date1 December 2026
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