Remote Lead Cybersecurity Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Very competitive salary and bonuses

Access to continuous training

Comprehensive health and retirement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to lead a fully remote Operations Center. You will guide threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures across diverse client environments.

You will mentor a team of analysts, develop incident playbooks, and drive security strategy to safeguard against evolving threats while coordinating with IT and security teams from a remote location.

Qualifications

• Led teams in threat detection, incident response and security operations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM tools such as Splunk, QRadar or ArcSight.
• Experience with incident response methodologies and digital forensics.
• Familiarity with network, endpoint and cloud security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership and remote-team management abilities.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) valued.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts in threat detection, analysis, and incident response.
• Oversee monitoring of security alerts and logs using SIEM and other security tools.
• Develop and refine incident response plans and playbooks.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of security breaches and cyber threats.
• Analyze threat intelligence and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks.
• Implement and manage security controls and technologies.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training.
• Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
• Contribute to development and improvement of security policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Threat detection

SIEM proficiency

Incident response

Digital forensics

Network security

Cloud security

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

ArcSight

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly expanding cybersecurity firm committed to protecting digital assets worldwide, is actively seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to join their fully remote operations center. This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures across diverse client environments. You will lead a team of skilled analysts, mentor junior staff, and drive the continuous improvement of our security operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cybersecurity principles, advanced threat intelligence, SIEM technologies, and incident management. You will be instrumental in developing and implementing cutting-edge security strategies to safeguard against evolving cyber threats. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to global security efforts from your remote location, working with a dedicated and expert team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts in threat detection, analysis, and incident response.
• Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and logs using SIEM and other security tools.
• Develop and refine incident response plans and playbooks.
• Conduct in-depth investigations of security breaches and cyber threats.
• Analyze threat intelligence and provide actionable insights to mitigate risks.
• Implement and manage security controls and technologies.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training.
• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of security policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in cybersecurity, with a significant portion in a lead or senior analyst role.
• Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat landscapes, and attack vectors.
• Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight).
• Proficiency in incident response methodologies and digital forensics.
• Familiarity with network security, endpoint security, and cloud security concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities, crucial for remote leadership.
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly valued.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with significant flexibility in working hours and location.
• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead impactful security initiatives for a global client base.
• Access to continuous training and professional development in cybersecurity.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.