Cape Town Cybersecurity Operations Lead - Hybrid

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance bonuses

Certification funding

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Manager to lead the Security Operations Center in Cape Town. This hybrid role requires on-site presence for critical sessions and incident response, with remote work flexibility for other duties.

You will manage a team of security analysts, oversee SIEM/EDR/SOAR tooling, and establish robust incident response playbooks while collaborating with IT and business units to ensure continuity and security across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role.
• Extensive experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and other security monitoring and response technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing incident response plans and playbooks.
• Strong knowledge of network security, endpoint security, cloud security (AWS, Azure), and common attack frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and drive cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience working in a hybrid work model, balancing remote and on-site responsibilities effectively.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certifications are highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity analysts responsible for 24/7 monitoring and incident response.
• Oversee the operation and optimization of security tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Develop, implement, and enforce security operational procedures, policies, and guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
• Conduct regular security assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with IT and business units to integrate security into system design and deployment lifecycles.
• Develop and deliver regular reports on security posture, incident trends, and operational effectiveness to senior management.
• Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the overall cybersecurity strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

SOC management

Threat detection

Incident response

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Threat intel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Manager to lead the Security Operations Center in Cape Town. This hybrid role requires on-site presence for critical sessions and incident response, with remote work flexibility for other duties.

You will manage a team of security analysts, oversee SIEM/EDR/SOAR tooling, and establish robust incident response playbooks while collaborating with IT and business units to ensure continuity and security across the organization.