Lead Information Security Analyst - SOC & Threat Intel Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership development

Access to security tools

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Lead Information Security Analyst to guide security operations, mentor a team of analysts, and drive incident response and threat intelligence efforts. You will oversee SOC daily operations, refine security processes, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure robust protection for the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS and EDR technologies, based in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years in information security with focus on analysis and incident response.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing security operations.
• Proficiency with SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR technologies.
• Strong understanding of threat actors and APTs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of information security analysts and SOC operations.
• Oversee threat detection, analysis, and incident response processes.
• Develop threat intelligence feeds and analytical capabilities.
• Collaborate on strategic security planning and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Security analytics

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/Computer Science

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

EDR

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg is seeking an experienced Lead Information Security Analyst to guide security operations, mentor a team of analysts, and drive incident response and threat intelligence efforts. You will oversee SOC daily operations, refine security processes, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure robust protection for the organization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in information security, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS and EDR technologies, based in