Proactive Community Security & Operations Lead

Topjobseeker.Com; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Topjobseeker.Com is seeking an experienced Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst for a fully remote role. You will spearhead a distributed team of SOC analysts, oversee real-time threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of security operations.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of threat landscapes, and the ability to manage high‑pressure situations in a virtual environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SOC analysts in a remote setting.

Skills

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat detection

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Tools

Splunk

EDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

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Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst (Remote)

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to spearhead their remote security monitoring efforts. This pivotal role is based in a fully remote capacity, empowering you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading a team of SOC analysts, overseeing real‑time threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of security operations. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership qualities, a deep understanding of threat landscapes, and a proven ability to manage high‑pressure situations within a virtual team structure. This position is integral to our client's commitment to maintaining a secure digital infrastructure and protecting against sophisticated cyber‑attacks. You will define and implement best practices for SOC operations, ensuring optimal performance and rapid response capabilities in a distributed work environment. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of security operations for a leading organization.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Lead Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to spearhead their remote security monitoring efforts. This pivotal role is based in a fully remote capacity, empowering you to contribute your expertise from anywhere. You will be responsible for leading a team of SOC analysts, overseeing real‑time threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement of security operations. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional leadership qualities, a deep understanding of threat landscapes, and a proven ability to manage high‑pressure situations within a virtual team structure. This position is integral to our client's commitment to maintaining a secure digital infrastructure and protecting against sophisticated cyber‑attacks. You will define and implement best practices for SOC operations, ensuring optimal performance and rapid response capabilities in a distributed work environment. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of security operations for a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SOC analysts in a remote setting.
• Oversee the continuous monitoring of security alerts, logs, and threat intelligence feeds.
• Direct and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security breaches.
• Develop and refine SOC playbooks, procedures, and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze security incidents to determine root causes and implement preventative measures.
• Manage and optimize security tools and technologies within the SOC environment (SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS).
• Conduct threat hunting exercises to proactively identify emerging threats.
• Report on SOC performance metrics, incident trends, and security posture to senior management.
• Stay current with the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and defensive technologies.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the SOC team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in SOC operations or incident response, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk,