Incident Response Lead — Forensics & Rapid Mitigation

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a skilled Incident Response Specialist to join their security team. You will detect, analyze, and respond to security breaches, coordinating with stakeholders to mitigate impact and protect systems and data.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in incident handling. The role includes opportunities for training in digital forensics and incident response within a dynamic security team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of incident response, digital forensics, or related cybersecurity work.
• Proficiency with incident response tools and forensic analysis software.
• Strong understanding of network security and operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end incident response for security breaches and cyber-attacks.
• Conduct thorough investigations, including forensic analysis of compromised systems.
• Develop containment, eradication, and recovery strategies.
• Monitor security systems and alerts for threats and anomalies.
• Document incident activities, findings, and recommendations for reviews.
• Collaborate with IT, legal, and communications during critical events.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or CS

Tools

Incident response tools

Forensic analysis software

Job description

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a skilled Incident Response Specialist to join their security team. You will detect, analyze, and respond to security breaches, coordinating with stakeholders to mitigate impact and protect systems and data.

The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, with strong analytical skills and a proven track record in incident handling. The role includes opportunities for training in digital forensics and incident response within a dynamic security team.