Remote SOC Lead: Cybersecurity & Threat Hunting

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 211,000 - 316,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Certifications support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote SOC role. You will lead threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures to protect digital assets.

The position offers global scope and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, including South Africa and beyond. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a lead role, and strong SIEM experience (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field.
• Master's degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly desirable.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity, with 2+ years in lead/senior analyst role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts in threat detection, analysis, and incident response.
• Develop and refine security monitoring strategies and utilize SIEM tools for real-time threat detection.
• Oversee the investigation and containment of security incidents, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Conduct forensic analysis of security breaches to identify root causes and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement proactive threat hunting methodologies.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats and attack vectors.
• Create and maintain incident response playbooks and documentation.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to implement security controls and best practices.
• Design and deliver security awareness training for employees.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Skills

Leadership

Threat detection

Incident response

SIEM expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Master's degree or relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC)

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

LogRhythm

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cybersecurity Analyst for a fully remote SOC role. You will lead threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures to protect digital assets.

The position offers global scope and the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world, including South Africa and beyond. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a lead role, and strong SIEM experience (Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm).