Cyber Security SOC Manager
Cyber Security SOC Manager
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Job Description
Title: Cyber Security SOC Manager
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Position Overview:
The Cyber Security SOC Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the daytoday operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role involves overseeing a team of analysts ensuring efficient detection response and mitigation of security incidents and continuously improving the organizations security posture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background leadership skills and the ability to handle highpressure situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- SOC Leadership and Management:
- Manage the SOC team including scheduling training mentoring and performance evaluation.
- Define and implement SOC processes procedures and playbooks to ensure efficient security operations and incident response.
- Maintain a shift schedule to provide 24/7/365 coverage ensuring optimal staffing levels for the SOC.
Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
- Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources such as SIEM IDS/IPS endpoint protection and cloud platforms.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and remediate incidents effectively.
- Conduct postincident analysis to identify root causes and drive improvements in incident response processes.
SOC Strategy and Development:
- Develop and implement SOC performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOC operations and recommend improvements in technology processes and staffing.
- Stay current with emerging security threats attack techniques and industry best practices to ensure the SOC remains effective.
Team Collaboration and Communication:
- Communicate SOC activities and incident response progress to senior management and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams such as CSIRT Threat Hunt Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management to enhance overall security posture.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Security or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum of 57 years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 23 years in a SOC environment and 12 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of SOC operations security monitoring incident response and SIEM technologies.
- Experience with security technologies and tools such as EDR IDS/IPS firewalls and cloud security solutions.
- Industryrecognized certifications such as CISSP CISM GIAC or CEH are preferred.
- Excellent leadership communication and problemsolving skills.
- Ability to handle highstress situations with a calm and methodical approach.
Employment Type
Full Time
