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Cyber Threat Analyst

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At OM Bank, we strive to attract great people who are passionate about coming together for a higher purpose- building something unique and aspirational, always aiming to be the best they can be. We are rooted in our purpose of inspiring and enabling our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Cyber Analyst to join our dynamic cyber defence team within a new and innovative digital banking organization. Reporting to the Cyber Defence Lead, this role focuses on protecting the organization’s digital ecosystem by identifying, assessing, and responding to security threats. The role involves working closely with our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) partner to ensure timely threat detection and effective incident management.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the MDR partner to monitor and analyse security alerts from SIEM, EDR, AWS and other security tools
  • Validate and triage security incidents to assess the potential impact on the organization
  • Stay updated on the latest threat intelligence and integrate relevant findings into threat detection processes
  • Participate in threat-hunting exercises to proactively identify vulnerabilities and risks
  • Recommend and implement enhancements to security tools and processes based on incident analysis and lessons learned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Relevant certifications such as CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent are highly desirable
  • 3+ years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with a focus on threat analysis and incident response
  • Experience working within environments supported by an MDR partner is an advantage
  • Strong understanding of digital banking security challenges and cloud-based architectures like AWS and Azure is desirable

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Hiring organization

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Old Mutual

Employment Type: job

Job Location: Johannesburg, Cape Town, South Africa

Base Salary: Market Related

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