Hybrid SOC Lead | Threat Detection & Incident Response

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan

Performance-based bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior SOC Analyst in Centurion, Gauteng, for a hybrid role. You will lead daily operations, monitor alerts from SIEM/EDR, and drive investigations to mitigate threats, while mentoring junior analysts and shaping incident response practices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a SOC with at least 2 in a lead capacity and holds relevant cybersec certifications. The role emphasizes collaboration across IT and security teams with opportunities for advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years in a SOC, with 2+ in senior/lead capacity.
• Experience with security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, SOAR).
• Strong understanding of networks, operating systems, and attack methodologies.
• Proficiency in threat intelligence analysis and forensic investigations.
• Scripting in Python is a plus.
• Certifications such as GSEC, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SOC operations: monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation.
• Analyze security alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other sources.
• Conduct threat hunting and forensic analysis.
• Develop and refine detection rules and analytical models.
• Manage and respond to security incidents with timely resolution and documentation.
• Stay updated on threats, attack vectors, and mitigations.
• Mentor junior SOC analysts and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with security teams and IT to implement improvements.
• Contribute to SOC playbooks and procedures.
• Participate in tabletop exercises and IR drills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, or Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

SOAR

Python

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior SOC Analyst in Centurion, Gauteng, for a hybrid role. You will lead daily operations, monitor alerts from SIEM/EDR, and drive investigations to mitigate threats, while mentoring junior analysts and shaping incident response practices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a SOC with at least 2 in a lead capacity and holds relevant cybersec certifications. The role emphasizes collaboration across IT and security teams with opportunities for advanced