Security Operations Analyst

Super Group is a NYSE‑listed digital gaming company behind Betway and Jackpot City. We are seeking a Security Operations Analyst to strengthen our security monitoring, detection and incident response capabilities.

• Monitor and triage security threats in real time, working the queue of alerts from SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewall, cloud and identity platforms.
• Conduct first‑line analysis of security events, escalating confirmed incidents to the appropriate teams.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents, documenting timelines, root causes and remediation actions.
• Proactively hunt for indicators of compromise and suspicious activity across the environment.
• Consume and apply threat intelligence to refine detection rules and stay ahead of emerging attack techniques.
• Run, interpret and triage vulnerability scans, prioritising remediation based on business risk.
• Tune detection rules, maintain security tooling and recommend improvements to accelerate monitoring and response.
• Manage security‑related service requests and operational tickets using Jira, ensuring timely triage, implementation, escalation and resolution.
• Maintain security documentation, SOPs and audit trails aligned to ISO 27001, POPIA and other regulatory obligations.
• Produce incident and metrics reports for stakeholders and support the external SOC partner and shift coverage.

• Clear, confident communication skills, written and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high‑quality work.
• Adaptability to fast‑moving environments.
• Solid grounding in security operations: attack detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat hunting.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR and next‑generation firewalls (Palo Alto preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft security (M365, Defender, EntraID).
• Understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, OSI) and common attack techniques.
• Scripting ability in Power Shell, Python or Bash.
• Active Directory administration and enterprise identity management experience.

• Knowledge of sports betting markets and online gaming industry regulations.
• Experience with gambling regulations, POPIA, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCIDSS or ISMS practices.
• Experience with Microsoft cloud security (Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, XDR, Intune, EntraID Protection).
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and CASB administration (e.g., Netskope, Microsoft Purview).
• SIEM query and detection‑rule development.
• Linux administration and vulnerability scanning (e.g., Nessus).
• Progress toward recognised security certifications (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, CEH, OSCP).

• Adaptability
• Ownership and accountability
• Initiating action
• Resilience
• Team orientation
• Integrity
• Innovation

Super Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including Employee Assistance Programme, Group Life Cover, Funeral Fund, Income Continuation Benefit, Medical Aid Subsidy, and Retirement Annuity Subsidy.

This role requires background checks, including credit and criminal record reviews, to verify qualifications and ensure trustworthiness.