Cybersecurity Operations Analyst Cybersecurity Operations Analyst

5 - 7 years

9 - 13 Lacs

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Job Description

 
1.

Security Event Monitoring & Incident Handling

o Monitor real-time alerts via Microsoft 365 Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Cybereason, and Zscaler.
o Perform first- and second-level triage, document incidents, and support resolution.
o Work with managed service providers (MSPs) or third-party security providers as needed.
2.

Microsoft Secure Score & Compliance

o Track and improve Microsoft Secure Score across Office 365 and Azure tenants.
o Implement security best practices and remediate configuration gaps.
o Maintain compliance with South African regulations (e.g., POPIA) and ISO 27001 controls.
3.

Vulnerability Management

o Use Rapid7, Qualys, or Microsoft TVM to scan and report vulnerabilities.
o Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to manage risk-based remediation.
4.

Endpoint & Cloud Security Operations

o Support Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud Apps, Zscaler, and Cybereason.
o Investigate suspicious user and system activity across endpoint, identity, and cloud layers.
o Monitor Azure and Microsoft 365 security baselines via Lacework or Defender for Cloud.
5.

Security SOPs & Playbooks

o Maintain operational procedures and contribute to playbooks for incident response.
o Support internal and external audit processes with evidence and technical documentation.

Qualifications Required (South African Market Alignment):

Essential:

o National Diploma or Bachelor s Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field
o 3 5 years experience in a technical cybersecurity, security analyst, or SOC role
o Proven experience using Microsoft 365 Defender portal ( https://security.microsoft.com )

Advantageous:

o Microsoft SC-200: Security Operations Analyst Associate
o Microsoft AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer
o CompTIA Security+ / CySA+ / CEH
o ISO 27001 Implementer or Auditor
o Understanding of POPIA, NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK

Core Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills

Behavioural Competencies

Microsoft 365 Defender portal fluency Strong attention to detail Sentinel SIEM/SOAR alert triage Analytical and investigative thinking Secure Score remediation M365 and Azure Problem-solving mindset Rapid7 / Qualys / Microsoft TVM vulnerability scans Proactive and self-driven Zscaler / Cybereason / Lacework administration Ability to work under pressure Basic scripting (PowerShell, KQL) Effective communication (verbal & written) Endpoint, identity, and cloud workload protection Collaborative and team-oriented

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