Lead Information Security Analyst

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Leadership training

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Information Security Analyst in Benoni to guide the security operations and drive continuous improvement of monitoring and incident response. The role oversees a team, mentors junior analysts, and ensures robust defense strategies.

Intended for a candidate with 5+ years in information security, including leadership experience, and strong SIEM/forensic capabilities. This on-site role offers leadership growth and strategic impact within the security program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years in information security analysis, with at least 2 years in a lead/senior role.
• Expertise in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and other security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information security analysts.
• Monitor security alerts and logs to detect threats and incidents.
• Manage SIEM systems and other security tools.
• Develop and refine incident response procedures and lead major responses.
• Conduct threat hunting and vulnerability analysis to identify risks.
• Contribute to security policies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Threat hunting

Incident response

Forensic analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security/CS

Tools

SIEM

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Information Security Analyst to guide their security operations in Benoni . In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the security analysis team, mentoring junior analysts, and driving the continuous improvement of security monitoring and incident response capabilities. You will play a critical part in protecting the organization's digital assets by analyzing threats, managing security tools, and ensuring effective defense strategies are in place. This position offers the chance to take ownership of key security functions within a growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information security analysts, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and logs to detect and analyze potential security threats and incidents.
• Manage and optimize security information and event management (SIEM) systems and other security tools.
• Develop and refine incident response procedures, and lead the response to major security incidents.
• Conduct in-depth threat hunting and vulnerability analysis to proactively identify risks.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in information security analysis, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and common attack vectors.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and other security technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with leadership premium.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for advanced training and leadership development.
• Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.
• A key leadership role within the security team in Benoni .