Remote Lead Cybersecurity Analyst & Threat Hunter

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Paid time off

Certification support

Equipment provided

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to join our fully remote Security Operations Center. You will lead threat detection, analysis, and response, mentor junior analysts, and shape the organization's cybersecurity strategy.

In this role you will oversee SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tooling, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive incident response playbooks. A masters or equivalent, and 6+ years in the field are expected.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Experience leading technical teams or projects in cybersecurity.
• Expertise in threat analysis, malware analysis, and incident handling methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the analysis of complex security threats and incidents, providing expert guidance on containment and eradication.
• Develop and refine threat hunting methodologies and security monitoring strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior cybersecurity analysts, fostering their technical and analytical development.
• Oversee the effective use and tuning of security tools, including SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms.
• Collaborate with other security teams and stakeholders to improve overall security posture.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of incident response playbooks and procedures.

Skills

Threat analysis

Incident response

Threat hunting

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

SIEM

EDR

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

EDR

SOAR

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Cybersecurity Analyst to join our fully remote Security Operations Center. You will lead threat detection, analysis, and response, mentor junior analysts, and shape the organization's cybersecurity strategy.

In this role you will oversee SIEM, EDR, and SOAR tooling, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive incident response playbooks. A masters or equivalent, and 6+ years in the field are expected.