Senior SOC Analyst
Khipu Networks · Gqeberha
Job description
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and innovative Senior SOC Analyst to join our 24x7 Blue Team. You will work within a global SOC environment, handling alerts from a variety of security toolsets and contributing to the growth of our security operations centre.
Key responsibilities
- Monitor, analyse and investigate security alerts across all toolsets.
- Lead triage, containment and remediation for complex incidents.
- Develop and optimise detection rules, correlation logic, playbooks and automations.
- Prepare detailed intelligence reports and maintain SOPs, use cases and SOC documentation.
- Configure, maintain and support security toolsets, including SIEM and EDR deployments.
Required profile
- 5‑10 years of cybersecurity experience, preferably in a SOC or CSIRT.
- Proven incident‑response leadership following established IR lifecycles.
- Advanced knowledge of Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems.
- Strong networking expertise and ability to analyse suspicious traffic.
- Relevant certifications such as CREST Registered SOC Analyst, CompTIA CySA+, CASP+, and Blue Team Level 1/2.
Required skills
- Experience with EDR, XSOAR, SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies.
- Use of vulnerability scanning and web‑application penetration testing tools.
- Network traffic analysis and malware behaviour analysis.
- Scripting and OS hardening techniques.
What we offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- 26 days of annual leave, increasing with service.
- Private health‑care policy and 5% pension contributions.
- Company laptop and numerous events throughout the year.
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