Lead Information Security Analyst — Security Operations Lead

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

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.