Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 108,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager for a Queenstown-based role. You will lead a team of security analysts, oversee daily SOC operations, and continuously enhance incident response and threat monitoring capabilities.

The role focuses on developing incident response plans, managing security tools, and ensuring timely threat detection and mitigation in a fast-paced security environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading SOC teams to coordinate incident response.
• Strong track record in incident response planning and execution.
• Proven leadership in SOC environments and threat detection.
• Deep understanding of current threat landscapes and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response and threat monitoring capabilities.
• Develop and execute incident response plans for the SOC.
• Manage security tools and workflows within daily operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate threat detection and mitigation.
• Oversee SOC daily operations and team performance.

Skills

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat monitoring

Team management

Security strategy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent enterprise in the Eastern Cape, is looking for an experienced and strategic Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead their incident response and threat monitoring capabilities. This critical role is based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , and requires a leader who can effectively manage a team of security analysts, oversee daily operations, and continuously improve the SOC's effectiveness. You will be responsible for developing and executing incident response plans, managing security tools, and ensuring timely and accurate threat detection and mitigation. This is an on-site position, vital for direct oversight and immediate decision-making in the Queenstown facility. We seek a candidate with proven leadership experience in SOC environments, a deep understanding of threat landscapes, and a commitment to protecting organizational assets. Join us in bolstering the security of our operations in the Eastern Cape.