Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead Midrand

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:-Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited is actively recruiting for a Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead position in Midrand. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Security / Intelligence sector looking to advance their careers.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:-We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile:• Experience Level: 7 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent• Industry Focus: Security / Intelligence• Location Preference: in Midrand

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS:-The Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead position is an important role within the Security / Intelligence sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS:-This role in Security / Intelligence offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE:-When applying for this Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead position, ensure your CV highlights:• Relevant experience matching the 7 years requirement• Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor• Specific achievements in the Security / Intelligence field• Any certifications or specialized training

🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXT:-The Security / Intelligence sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

Job Title: Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead Company: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Salary: Market Related Job Type: Permanent Sectors: IT Reference: 206720

Job Description

Employer: Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is currently seeking an Information Security Operations (SecOps) Lead to manage day-to-day security monitoring, detection, and response activities across the company’s technology landscape. This role involves overseeing the operation of endpoint, network, and perimeter security tools and managing outsourced Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partners for around-the-clock monitoring.

The successful candidate will coordinate incident handling, containment, and recovery in collaboration with Technology Resilience and Infrastructure teams, ensuring the consistent application of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) policies, security engineering standards, and “shift-left” practices across platform squads. Additionally, this position requires building execution capability in a small, high-dependency environment with significant reliance on external vendors.

Requirements • Degree in Information Security, IT, Risk Management, or a related field, or 7+ years’ experience in a similar role • 5+ years’ experience in IT security or vendor risk management, ideally in a multi-vendor environment • Exposure to outsourced service models, SOC/MDR providers, and cloud-hosted solutions

Responsibilities

Security Operations & Monitoring • Lead the daily operation of core security tools (endpoint protection, email security, network monitoring, SIEM/SOC integrations) • Manage outsourced SOC/MSSP providers, ensuring effective alert triage, escalation, and 24/7 coverage • Review critical alerts and prioritize response actions; coordinate with platform squads and IT ops to address vulnerabilities and misconfigurations • Ensure logging, monitoring, and detection coverage across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and retail environments

Incident Management & Response • Oversee end-to-end cyber incident handling (analysis, containment, recovery) with CISO, Infrastructure, Technology Resilience, and external vendors • Maintain incident runbooks and ensure readiness for security events affecting stores, IT platforms, digital engagement, and data systems • Conduct post-incident reviews and drive follow-up actions to reduce recurrence

Security Engineering & Execution • Implement and enforce secure configuration baselines for infrastructure, networks, endpoints, and cloud workloads • Support the rollout of security guardrails and “secure-by-design” patterns within development and integration squads • Guide security champions within squads and provide practical coaching on controls, tooling, and remediation steps • Partner with Enterprise Architecture to validate technical designs against CISO standards

Competencies • Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of third-party risk, vendor security controls, and security assessment methods • Knowledge of risk domains relevant to retail pharmacy (hosting, data protection, resilience, availability, integrations) • Familiarity with regulatory and contractual security requirements

• Leadership & Commercial Acumen: Ability to influence vendors and internal stakeholders toward secure-by-design decisions • Strong negotiation and communication skills to articulate risks and required mitigations

Key Performance Indicators • Vendors assessed and risk-rated before onboarding • Remediation closure rate for vendor findings • Contribution to culture, accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement • Reduction in vendor-related incidents or outages • Quality and completeness of vendor risk documentation • Stakeholder satisfaction with vendor risk process

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.