💼 Full-Time Position

SOC Lead

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Datacentrix
📍 Johannesburg South, Gauteng, South Africa
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Location
Johannesburg South, South Africa
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Posted
June 14, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Gauteng, JHB - Eastern Suburbs (Negotiable)Our client based in Isando is seeking a SOC Lead with 7+ years’ experience in cybersecurity operations, including a minimum of 3 years leading SOC or Incident Response teams. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience configuring and managing SIEM, SOAR, and XDR platforms. You must have proven experience in providing operational leadership within a Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring effective 24x7 monitoring, investigation, and resolution of security incidents.Qualifications and Experience:

  • Matric plus NQF Level 6 Qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

  • Professional certification: CompTIA CySA+, ECCouncil

  • CEH, GIAC GCIH, or similar

  • Strong knowledge of SOC operations, incident management, network security, and cyber defence principles

  • Valid Driver’s License.