Job Description

Job Summary

As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Security Operations Center. You will oversee a team of cybersecurity analysts, coordinate incident response activities, and work collaboratively with other IT and security teams to enhance the organization's overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of cybersecurity analysts.

Provide guidance on incident detection, analysis, and response.

Incident Response:

Develop and maintain an incident response plan.

Coordinate and lead incident response activities during security incidents.

Ensure timely and effective communication with stakeholders.

Security Monitoring:

Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security monitoring tools.

Monitor security alerts and events; investigate and respond to security incidents.

Threat Intelligence:

Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.

Integrate threat intelligence into daily monitoring and incident response activities.

Security Technologies:

Evaluate, implement, and manage security technologies to enhance the SOC's capabilities.

Ensure the optimization and effectiveness of security tools.

Security Policies and Procedures:

Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards.

Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.

Training and Awareness:

Provide training to SOC team members on new technologies and security processes.

Promote cybersecurity awareness throughout the organization.

Metrics and Reporting:

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for the SOC.

Regularly report on SOC metrics, incidents, and trends to senior management.

Collaboration:

Work closely with IT, network, and application teams to enhance overall security.

Collaborate with external partners and vendors for threat intelligence and incident response.

Continuous Improvement:

Identify areas for improvement in processes, technology, and team skills.

Implement measures to continuously enhance SOC capabilities.

Qualifications and Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.

Experience:

 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on SOC operations.

 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC.

Technical Skills:

In-depth knowledge of security technologies and tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, etc.).

Experience with cloud security and emerging technologies.

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Leadership Skills:

Proven leadership and team management skills.

Ability to make decisions under pressure.

Analytical Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.

Compliance Knowledge:

Understanding of relevant cybersecurity regulations and compliance requirements.