Job title : Messaging Security Analyst II
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : December 19, 2025
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What You’ll Do
Proactively identify and dissect email-borne threats, including phishing, BEC, malware, and spam campaigns.Act as an escalation point for analysts, providing guidance and support for complex cases.Perform deeper analysis of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to identify patterns and improve detection efficacy.Assist in the development and refinement of detection rules, filters, and automation workflows to enhance threat identification and response.Monitor email threat feeds, identify and respond to events.Maintain awareness of the evolving threat landscape, sharing insights and findings with the team to improve collective knowledge.Query and analyse large datasets to identify threat scope and indicators of compromise.Contribute to the creation and maintenance of documentation, playbooks, and standard operating procedures for threat detection and response.Participate in threat hunting activities to proactively identify and mitigate emerging threats.Collaborate with team members both in-office and remotely to investigate threats and improve detection efficacy.Participate in cross-functional projects with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to improve Mimecast’s security posture.What You’ll Bring
Expertise in threat data classification, with demonstrated expertise in investigated and responding to email-based threats.Experience in a SOC or email detection / filtering engines.Knowledge of email threats and their TTPs, and strong curiosity about the infrastructure of phishing / malicious email campaigns.Understanding of email protocols (SMTP, DKIM, SPF, DMARC).Experience with querying and analysing large datasetsExcellent time management and ability to self-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.Able to collaborate effectively both in-office and remotely; strong written and verbal communication skills.Eagerness to learn, adapt, and share knowledge with others.Research / Data Analysis jobs