Remote Information Security Operations Lead

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Leadership development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Information Security Operations Lead to oversee a global SOC from a remote-first setup. You will lead a team of analysts, refine operations, and ensure rapid threat detection and incident response across distributed locations including Randburg, Gauteng, and other hubs.

Strong leadership and cloud/SOC tooling experience are required. The role emphasizes building scalable processes, KPI tracking, and collaboration with IT security teams to strengthen defenses in a 24/7

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology or related field.
• 6+ years in information security operations with leadership experience.
• Proven SOC management, incident response and threat intel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a global team of security analysts in day-to-day SOC operations.
• Develop and refine security processes and procedures.
• Monitor alerts, event correlation, and incident detection.
• Coordinate incident response activities and resolutions.
• Drive SOC improvements in tools, capabilities and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Security Operations

Threat Intelligence

Cloud security

SIEM

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

Cloud security tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Remote Information Security Operations Lead to oversee and manage their global security operations center (SOC) from a remote-first perspective. While based remotely, you will be expected to collaborate closely with teams in various locations, including their main hub in Randburg, Gauteng. This leadership role demands a proactive approach to threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. You will be responsible for leading a team of security analysts, refining operational procedures, and ensuring the continuous improvement of security defenses. This is a critical role for an individual passionate about driving excellence in security operations in a distributed work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global team of Information Security Analysts in day-to-day SOC operations.
• Develop, implement, and refine security operational processes and procedures.
• Oversee the monitoring of security alerts, event correlation, and incident detection.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement of SOC capabilities, tools, and technologies.
• Mentor and develop SOC team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to integrate security operations effectively.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for SOC operations.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats and attack vectors to enhance defensive strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead capacity.
• Proven experience managing Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and leading incident response efforts.
• Deep understanding of threat intelligence, SIEM technologies, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and other SOC tools.
• Experience with cloud security operations (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage remote teams effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.
• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CISSP, GCIH, GCIA) are highly desirable.
• Must be comfortable working in a fully remote capacity while maintaining strong connections with teams in locations like Randburg, Gauteng.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remote salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous home office setup allowance.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate remote work across time zones.
• Opportunity to lead a critical function in a forward-thinking organization.
• Paid time off and company holidays.