L1 Cybersecurity Analyst
Aspen Pharma Group
2025/05/16 Aspen Office In South Africa
Company Description
Aspen TESS is Aspen's technology-enabled shared services business, established to partner in unlocking business value through digital innovation and process efficiency. By delivering cost-effective services and innovative solutions to Aspen business units globally, Aspen TESS will eliminate repetitive effort and use technology to optimize standardized processes.
OBJECTIVE
The L1 Cybersecurity Analyst is an entry-level role within the Cybersecurity Operations team. This position is critical in supporting core security domains such as Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Email and Internet Filtering, and Endpoint Security. The analyst will be responsible for performing daily operational security tasks, conducting routine system health checks, and responding to security incidents reported by the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role offers a growth opportunity into more advanced cybersecurity positions such as L2 Cybersecurity Analyst, SOC Analyst, or Cybersecurity Engineer, depending on performance and upskilling.
Below is a general description of the key responsibilities, qualifications, and skills needed for this role:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Security Operations and Monitoring
Incident Response and Management
Vulnerability Management
Compliance and Audit Support
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Network security fundamentals (firewalls, proxies, IP, DNS, etc.)
Operating systems (Windows, Linux) and endpoint security principles
Security incident and event monitoring (SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel)
Familiarity with vulnerability scanners and CVSS scoring.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- CompTIA Security+
- Microsoft SC-200 (Security Operations Analyst)
- Cisco CyberOps Associate
- Fortinet NSE1–NSE3 or equivalent