Threat Intelligence and Dfir Manager

Our client is a an emerging market **mobile operator** at the forefront of technological and digital changes. As a Telco based in South Africa with a global footprint, our client prides itself on** innovation, diversity** and taking **Cyber Security seriously**. The company is trying to get ahead of the trend and staff up an entirely new team within their Cyber Security department.

Our client is looking for a **Senior Manager** to take charge of this new team, and will be focussing on **Threat Intelligence and Digital Forensics**. **The role is a** DFIR** **opportunity with forwarning via **Cyber Threat Intelligence**. **The role culminated with **Firewall Management**, **Intelligence lead **SIEM Management**, **24/7 **SOC** **and **Triage** of incoming alerts, and the subsequent **Forensic analysis**.**

**What you will Manage**:

- **Firewall Management**- SIEM Orchestration, Management and Tuning-
**IoC **Triage and Forensic Analysis-
- Cyber Threat Intelligence-
- Vulnerability Management- **DFIR**

**Your day to day activities**:
**Threat Intelligence Strategy Development**:
- Review and finalise
- **Cyber Threat Intelligence** and
- **Threat Hunting** input into the companies cybersecurity strategy-
- Manage and monitor detailed business plans for Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting in accordance with the frameworks, goals and targets agreed for the holistic-
- Manage the Threat Intelligence contribution to the delivery of the holistic cybersecurity mandate and commitment-
- Oversee and manage the strategic alignment of the Group Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting operations and in-country Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat-
- Manage and
- **oversee the development**, maintenance and implementation of required strategies and plans for Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting in order to ensure efficient and effective Threat Intelligence contribution to the broader Group CSOC objectives.**Monitoring and Reporting**:
- Review and finalise reports on the status and performance of Threat Intelligence and Forensics as required-
- Oversee the preparation of operational performance reports for Cyber Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting-
- Summarise, consolidate and finalise the preparation of Threat Intelligence documents for companies Information Security Leadership and Group Leadership.**Human Resource**:
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of direct reports according to organisation structure, job requirements, EE targets and guidelines-
- Lead, mentor and empower employees and manage change within Threat Intelligence and Forensics to ensure a positive work environment in which employees develop and perform optimally-
- Develop performance contracts for direct reports and ensure all work is completed in compliance with the performance contract-
- Manage people development initiatives, succession planning and talent management to meet performance standards-
- Drive a high performance culture by taking
- ** accountability** for an effective wellarticulated performance management process-
- Facilitate formal and informal mentoring and coaching for subordinates to drive continued improvement in competency and capability-
- Address discipline and workplace conflict through the initiation and coordination of consultative processes and implementation of appropriate policies procedures.**Job Requirements**:
**Education**- Three year tertiary qualification in Computer Engineering or similar-
- Certified Information Security Manager
- **(CISM)**- Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- **(CISSP)**

**Experience**5-8 years of relevant work experience **in Cyber Threat Intelligence and/or Threat Hunting.-
- Previous
- ** management experience** in a team-oriented workplace-
- Extensive knowledge and experience in technological solutions and security tools related to
- **Cyber Threat**
**Intelligence** and/or Threat Hunting-
- Extensive knowledge and experience handling tools used during the execution of Cyber Threat Intelligence and/or Threat Hunting projects, ensuring their operation and update at all times.**Other**- Multi-country operations oversight experience and willing and flexible to travel within
- ** Africa and Middle East**- Understanding of general regulatory requirements in the telecom industry as it relates to Cyber Threat Intelligence-
- Global mindset to service worldwide operations-
- Telecommunications industry experience would be beneficial.