Are you ready to lead the charge in protecting BETSoftware’s digital realm? We’re on the lookout for a Security Operations Lead to join our dynamic team in Durban. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the defense against cyber threats, coordinate incident response efforts, and guide your team through investigations and threat reporting. Your expertise will drive system security compliance and remediation strategies. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and ready to make a difference, apply now and be a part of our innovative team.You Bring:Experience as a Senior Security Analyst leading a team.Experience with Security Operations Centre, network event analysis and/or threat analysis.Experience working as an Incident Responder.Knowledge of various security methodologies and technical security solutions.Experience analysing data from cybersecurity monitoring tools.Ability to analyse endpoint, network, and application logs.Experience tuning and/or configuring SIEM and vulnerability tools.Knowledge of common Internet protocols and applicationsAt least one recognised security certification:Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)CompTIA Security+Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Scripting experience in Linux or PowerShell preferredBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent experience.What You’ll Do:Provide leadership to Security Operations Centre analysts.Drive use cases within all the relevant products and teams to ensure constant refining of alerts and logging of events across the BET Group.Provide security monitoring and incident response of cyber security events in a highly available Security Operation Centre (SOC) that supports internal and external customers.Respond to cyber security incidents and provide analysis and trending of security log data from security devices and relevant security tools.Monitor and analyse Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts to identify security issues for remediation and investigate events and incidents.Monitor all security logs and events.Tune rules and thresholds to improve fidelity of alerts.Prepare reports of analysis and results to provide briefings to management and exec.Provide Incident Response support when analysis confirms actionable incident.Investigate, document, and report on information security issues and emerging trends.Mentor junior staff and interns.Team management:Ensures the team is appropriately resourced and members are equipped with the requisite skill required for both current and future projects.Support and/or develop a training and career development plan for each team member.Collaboratively works with team members to set performance goals and measures.Conducts regular performance discussions with the team to facilitate a culture of growth.Facilitates mentoring and coaching as required.Oversees all aspects of the team by facilitating and resolving issues through effective problem solving and communication skills.Maintain a current and future skill matrix for the team.Create a culture for teams that are aligned to the platforms and BET values.Manage Team Members from a disciplinary perspective, ensuring HR is adequately informed of any disciplinary matters.Assist with investigations and the management of disciplinary hearings as needed.Manage the team's time and attendance, ensuring that reports are updated and prompt feedback is provided to the Time and Attendance team.Living the Spirit:We believe that teamwork truly makes the dream work. We collaborate seamlessly within our network engineering team, sharing knowledge and resources to achieve our common goals.We approach each day as an adventure, eagerly tackling new challenges in the ever-evolving field of network engineering. Every problem is an opportunity for growth and innovation.We dare to be ourselves and celebrate our individuality. We encourage each team member to bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.We put our hands up for the role of Security Operations Lead and take responsibility for maintaining and improving our company's network infrastructure. We ensure that our network architecture is in line with best practices and industry standards.We are committed to setting up and reviewing operational procedures, documenting projects, and staying updated on the latest technological advancements.We actively seek opportunities to enhance our network's stability and efficiency. We provide technical support, guidance, and training to our colleagues, while also participating in research and testing to introduce advanced network services.We ensure the reliability and availability of our network, catering for failover and high availability. We maintain network monitoring tools and provide quick resolutions to network issues.We maintain comprehensive documentation to support our network's functionality and share knowledge within the team and with other departments. Collaboration with other departments in the company is essential for our Teams success.Act as a mentor and coach to team members, fostering their growth and development.Exhibit good leadership in crisis situations, guiding the team through challenging and high-pressure scenarios.The Company We Keep:At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be successful.#J-18808-Ljbffr