IT Security Analyst
Sabenza IT & Recruitment • cape town, cape town • Posted July 13, 2026
Position Overview
WE ARE HIRING!
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Security Analyst to join a high-performing and goal-oriented Information Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting enterprise systems, networks, applications, and data by monitoring cybersecurity threats, managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous security improvement initiatives.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and related security tools
Investigate cybersecurity incidents and coordinate remediation activities with relevant teams
Maintain and improve incident response plans and procedures
Participate in incident simulations, tabletop exercises, and security drills
Document incidents, root causes, lessons learned, and preventive measures
Vulnerability & Risk Management
Conduct regular vulnerab...
We are seeking a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive, and meticulous Security Analyst to join a high-performing and goal-oriented Information Technology team. The successful candidate will play a key role in protecting enterprise systems, networks, applications, and data by monitoring cybersecurity threats, managing vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous security improvement initiatives.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Monitoring & Incident Response
Monitor and analyze security alerts from SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and related security tools
Investigate cybersecurity incidents and coordinate remediation activities with relevant teams
Maintain and improve incident response plans and procedures
Participate in incident simulations, tabletop exercises, and security drills
Document incidents, root causes, lessons learned, and preventive measures
Vulnerability & Risk Management
Conduct regular vulnerab...