Information Security Operations Lead

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Training & certifications

Dynamic team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Information Security Operations Lead to manage a SOC in Soweto, Gauteng. You will guide threat monitoring, incident detection and response, and drive improvements in security processes and tools.

You will mentor a security analyst team, report on SOC metrics, and collaborate with IT to strengthen the organization's security posture in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in information security with 2+ years in SOC leadership.
• Experience in security monitoring, incident detection and response.
• Knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR and security tools.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCIA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOC team and daily operations.
• Monitor security alerts and logs for threats.
• Manage incident response processes and timelines.
• Develop and refine SOC playbooks and workflows.
• Evaluate and manage security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Conduct threat hunting to identify and neutralize threats.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to strengthen security posture.
• Report SOC performance metrics and risk to management.
• Mentor SOC analysts and foster expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Information Security Operations Lead to manage and enhance their Security Operations Center (SOC) in Soweto, Gauteng. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the SOC, including threat monitoring, incident detection and response, and continuous improvement of security processes and tools. You will lead a team of security analysts, ensuring rapid and effective mitigation of security threats. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in cybersecurity operations, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to protecting organizational assets. This is a significant opportunity to shape the security operations function for a prominent organization within Soweto, Gauteng. We are committed to operational excellence in cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the Security Operations Center (SOC) team and daily operations.
• Overseeing the monitoring of security alerts and logs for potential threats and breaches.
• Managing the incident response process, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Developing and refining SOC playbooks, procedures, and workflows.
• Evaluating, implementing, and managing security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR).
• Conducting threat hunting activities to proactively identify and neutralize threats.
• Collaborating with other IT and security teams to enhance overall security posture.
• Reporting on SOC performance metrics, incident trends, and security risks to management.
• Ensuring the continuous improvement of SOC capabilities and technologies.
• Mentoring and developing SOC analysts, fostering a culture of learning and expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in information security, with at least 2 years in a SOC leadership or supervisory role.
• Proven experience in security monitoring, incident detection, and response.
• Strong understanding of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security operations tools.
• Knowledge of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions during security incidents.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GCIH, GCIA, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Experience working in Soweto, Gauteng or the greater Gauteng area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary
• comprehensive medical aid
• opportunities for advanced training and certifications in security operations
• a dynamic team environment
• the chance to lead a critical security function in Soweto, Gauteng
• We are invested in the professional growth of our employees and provide a challenging yet rewarding career path
• Join us in securing our organization's digital future