Cyber Security Analyst (SOC, Shifts) – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Worcester, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time IT & Software
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Job Description

A managed services provider in Worcester needs infrastructure that just works, and someone to make it so. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll be based at a managed services provider in Worcester. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

The work, day to day

  • Monitor servers, links and firewalls and act on alerts
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Plan hardware refreshes and licence renewals with a budget
  • Work with ISPs on link faults and fibre installs
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules

You'll need

  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • Willing to do standby and after-hours maintenance
  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Clear change management and documentation habits
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python

Nice if you have

  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS, IT degree or diploma plus short summary of one infrastructure project you led.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 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 Worcester.

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

Before you hit apply

  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.
  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWorcester, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Experience4+ years
Posted14 November 2026
Closing Date16 December 2026
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