Hybrid Lead Cybersecurity Analyst - Protect Financials

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Bloemfontein location

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to guide a dedicated security team in Bloemfontein. You will shape cybersecurity strategy, oversee threat detection and incident response, and drive vulnerabilities management across the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in a lead role, strong leadership, and experience with SIEM tools like Splunk or QRadar. Hybrid work model in a prominent financial institution environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior analyst role.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threats, and defense mechanisms.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or GIAC are highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts, ensuring effective threat detection and response.
• Develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and logs using SIEM tools.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
• Recommend and implement security enhancements to protect systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and data protection laws.
• Stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies.
• Develop and deliver cybersecurity awareness training to staff.
• Collaborate with IT infrastructure and development teams to integrate security into all aspects of operations.

Kenntnisse

Cybersecurity experience

Cybersecurity knowledge

Leadership

Incident response

Digital forensics

Malware analysis

Cloud security

Network security

Application security

Certifications (CISSP / CISM / CEH /GI

Security leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS / Cybersecurity / IT

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint security

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to guide a dedicated security team in Bloemfontein. You will shape cybersecurity strategy, oversee threat detection and incident response, and drive vulnerabilities management across the organization.

The role requires 5+ years in cybersecurity with at least 2 years in a lead role, strong leadership, and experience with SIEM tools like Splunk or QRadar. Hybrid work model in a prominent financial institution environment.