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Cyber Security Analyst (SOC, Shifts) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network

Soweto, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time IT & Software

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Job Description

You'll keep servers, networks and cloud services up and secure for a financial services company in Soweto. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The work is in Soweto, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Handle access requests and keep records that support POPIA compliance
Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules
Document network diagrams and change records
Review security logs and investigate suspicious sign-ins
Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget

Must-haves

Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
Degree or diploma in IT, plus relevant certifications
At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration

Nice if you have

ISO 27001 audit experience
Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate
Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
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.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Soweto; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

Group your CV skills by area, such as networking, cloud, security and scripting, so the tech reviewer finds them fast.
Be ready to talk through an outage you fixed, step by step; it's a common interview question.