SOC Engineer L3 Cyber Security Specialist

60 Degrees; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security enterprise in South Africa is looking for a Senior SOC Engineer to lead incident response and threat hunting efforts. You will mentor the next wave of analysts and drive Managed Detection and Response capabilities. Required expertise includes a Degree in Computer Science and experience in SOC operations. This full-time position offers a yearly salary ranging from 400,000 to 500,000 ZAR.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SOC operations (Defensive & Offensive).
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell advantageous).
• Industry certifications (CISSP preferred or in progress).
• Valid driver’s licence or reliable transport (beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Lead Level 3 escalation and incident response efforts.
• Enrich threat intelligence and validate detection hypotheses.
• Author and execute advanced threat hunting strategies.
• Serve as CSIRT Secretary for complex investigations.
• Conduct deep technical analysis of security events across network, endpoint and log sources.
• Mentor Detection and QA layers driving R&D enhancements.
• Maintain and optimize IRPs and SLAs for MDR services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Enhance defence playbooks and partner training module.

Skills

CCTV

Low Voltage

Network Management

IDS

Computer Networking

Field Service

ICD Coding

Military Experience

Security

Information Security

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree or Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

SIEM platforms

Network architecture

System administration

Endpoint security (EDR / XDR)

Cloud services (IaaS / SaaS)

ISO27001, NIST, CIS, Mitre ATT&CK

Job description

Job Description

Are you obsessed with uncovering digital threats fine-tuning detection strategies and architecting bulletproof incident response plans Then stop scrolling this is the opportunity you’ve been hunting for.

Join one of South Africa’s fastest-growing security enterprises as they expand their elite Security Operations Centre (SOC). They are not just building a team they are assembling a cyber defence force.

As a Senior SOC Engineer you won’t just monitor you’ll lead. You’ll be the subject matter expert in SIEM and next‑gen cyber defence driving proactive threat hunting, rapid incident response and high‑impact client engagement. Your insights will shape Managed Detection and Response (MDR) capabilities and your mentorship will elevate the next wave of analysts.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead Level 3 escalation and incident response efforts
• Enrich threat intelligence and validate detection hypotheses
• Author and execute advanced threat hunting strategies
• Serve as CSIRT Secretary for complex investigations
• Conduct deep technical analysis of security events across network, endpoint and log sources
• Mentor Detection and QA layers driving R&D enhancements
• Maintain and optimize IRPs and SLAs for MDR services
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and third‑party vendors
• Enhance defence playbooks and partner training module

Required Expertise

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science
• Proven experience in SOC operations (Defensive & Offensive)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • SIEM platforms and detection engineering
  • Network architecture and system administration
  • Endpoint security (EDR / XDR), IAM and cloud services (IaaS / SaaS)
  • Threat analysis, risk triage and attacker tradecraft
  • ISO27001, NIST, CIS, Mitre ATT&CK (beneficial)
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell advantageous)
• Industry certifications (CISSP preferred or in progress)
• Valid driver’s licence or reliable transport (beneficial)

Key Skills

CCTV, Low Voltage, Network Management, IDS, Computer Networking, Field Service, ICD Coding, Military Experience, Security, Security System Experience, Information Security, Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 400,000 – 500,000