Remote Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Generous bonus potential

Global health benefits

Professional development & certs

Leadership role in cybersecurity org

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead advanced threat detection and response for a global client base. You will oversee a distributed team, drive SOC strategy, and ensure incident response excellence across time zones.

The role demands strong leadership, deep cybersecurity operations knowledge, and a track record of delivering measurable improvements in security posture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in cybersecurity operations with 4+ years in a SOC leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage distributed or remote security teams.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and EDR technologies.
• Experience implementing SOC metrics and KPIs.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a global SOC team.
• Oversee daily SOC operations: threat detection, analysis, and response.
• Develop and implement SOC strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage security incident response processes.
• Drive adoption of SIEM, SOAR and other security tech.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for SOC operations.
• Collaborate with threat intel, IR, and vulnerability teams.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors.
• Champion continuous improvements in the SOC.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Incident response

Strategy development

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, or related field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

IDS/IPS

EDR

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in managed security services, is seeking an experienced and visionary **Remote** Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead their advanced threat detection and response capabilities. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to manage a high-performing SOC team from anywhere in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape**, or across South Africa. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of SOC operations, including threat monitoring, incident detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of security processes and technologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of cybersecurity operations, and a proven track record in managing complex security environments. You will foster a culture of excellence, drive innovation, and ensure the highest level of service delivery to clients. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of leading a distributed team effectively. We are committed to building a world-class security operations capability to protect our clients from sophisticated cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a global team of SOC analysts and engineers.


• Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring effective threat detection, analysis, and response.


• Develop and implement SOC strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance security posture.


• Manage security incident response processes, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security events.


• Drive the adoption and optimization of SIEM, SOAR, and other security technologies.


• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for SOC operations.


• Collaborate with other security teams (threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management) to ensure cohesive security strategy.


• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and partners.


• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC.


• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.


• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 4 years in a management or lead role within a SOC.


• Proven experience managing distributed or remote security teams.


• In-depth knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, threat intelligence platforms, and SOAR solutions.


• Strong understanding of incident response methodologies and frameworks.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


• Experience developing and implementing SOC metrics and KPIs.


• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC certifications are highly desirable.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and lead in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary of R .


• Fully remote position with maximum flexibility.


• Comprehensive global health benefits package.


• Significant bonus potential based on performance.


• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.


• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a leading cybersecurity organization.