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Messaging Security Analyst II
Messaging Security Analyst IIMimecast • Johannesburg, ZA
Messaging Security Analyst II

Messaging Security Analyst II

Mimecast • Johannesburg, ZA
7 days ago
Job description

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 datasets
  • Excellent 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.
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