Intermediate Cyber Security Analyst (l2/l3)

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU
Do you thrive in high-stakes security environments-where speed, precision, and ownership make all the difference?
We're hiring Senior and Mid-Level Cyber Security Analysts with proven expertise in Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, and modern detection/response workflows. In this role, you'll be part of a global security operations team safeguarding enterprise clients across complex industries such as oil & gas, supply chain, and manufacturing.
If you're passionate about threat detection, incident response, and deep-dive investigations, and you enjoy automating playbooks to stop real threats in their tracks, we want to hear from you.
WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON?

  • Security alerts, escalations, and investigations across cloud and hybrid client environments
  • Custom detections using KQL and Microsoft Sentinel
  • Threat hunting projects aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
  • SOAR playbooks and automation for faster, smarter response
  • Dashboards, reporting, and detection logic tuning
  • Engagement with client-side security and ops teams
  • Collaborating with peers across UK, RSA, and global regions
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead or support real-time incident triage, analysis, and containment
  • Investigate advanced threats across multi-tenant or enterprise SOC environments
  • Build and improve detection rules, alerts, and dashboards
  • Develop and maintain response playbooks, integrating SOAR workflows
  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, TTPs, and adversary techniques
  • Represent the SOC team in stakeholder meetings and client reviews
  • Mentor junior analysts and contribute to ongoing capability uplift
OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE
Technical Expertise
  • 3-5+ years in a SOC or Cyber Security or incident response function (MSSP experience a plus)
  • Proven experience with Microsoft Sentinel, EDR tools, Azure Security, and KQL
  • Familiar with SIEMs like Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm, or Wazuh
  • Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Strong grasp of MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, and malware analysis fundamentals
  • Experience automating security workflows using Logic Apps, Power Automate, or similar
Problem-Solving & Ownership
  • Thrives on complex investigations and "why did this happen?" thinking
  • Strong documentation habits and a mindset of continuous improvement
  • Ability to work independently while driving collaborative outcomes
Collaboration & Communication
  • Confident communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Able to explain risk, impact, and response to senior decision-makers
  • Comfortable managing multiple investigations across parallel client environments
Working Model: Remote-first (Cape Town based), aligned to UK business hours (RSA-based team)
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1634437
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned