About the Role
Our client, a prominent player in the financial services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Incident Response Specialist to join their dedicated cybersecurity team in East London, Eastern Cape . This critical role involves leading the response to and investigation of security incidents, minimizing impact, and restoring normal operations swiftly. You will be responsible for developing and executing incident response plans, conducting forensic analysis, and providing expert guidance to mitigate future threats. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, possesses deep technical knowledge of cyber threats and incident handling, and has a proven track record of successfully managing complex security incidents. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to play a crucial role in protecting a leading organization in East London, Eastern Cape .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the investigation and remediation of complex security incidents.
- Develop, implement, and maintain incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures.
- Conduct forensic analysis of compromised systems and digital evidence.
- Coordinate response efforts across multiple teams and stakeholders during security incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence.
- Monitor threat intelligence feeds and proactively identify potential risks.
- Develop and deliver incident response training and awareness programs.
- Manage relationships with external incident response partners and law enforcement.
- Stay current with the latest incident response techniques, tools, and threat landscapes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the incident response capability.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 6 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on incident response and digital forensics. Proven experience leading incident response efforts for major security breaches. In-depth knowledge of incident response methodologies (e.g., NIST SP 800-61). Hands-on experience with forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Volatility) and SIEM platforms. Strong understanding of networking, operating systems, malware analysis, and threat intelligence. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of leading under crisis conditions in East London, Eastern Cape . Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCFA, CIR, CISSP are highly preferred. Ability to work flexible hours, including off-hours and weekends, as part of an on-call rotation.
Benefits
- Competitive senior-level salary.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Pension fund with generous employer contribution.
- Significant opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
- Generous annual leave and paid time off.
- Access to cutting-edge incident response tools and technologies.
- Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Potential for career advancement within a leading organization.
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