Job Title: Cyber Security SOC Manager
Remote
Long term contract
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.
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:
o Manage the SOC team including scheduling training mentoring and performance evaluation.
o Define and implement SOC processes procedures and playbooks to ensure efficient security operations and incident response.
o Maintain a shift schedule to provide 24/7/365 coverage ensuring optimal staffing levels for the SOC.
Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
o Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources such as SIEM IDS/IPS endpoint protection and cloud platforms.
o Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and remediate incidents effectively.
o Conduct postincident analysis to identify root causes and drive improvements in incident response processes.
SOC Strategy and Development:
o Develop and implement SOC performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
o Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOC operations and recommend improvements in technology processes and staffing.
o Stay current with emerging security threats attack techniques and industry best practices to ensure the SOC remains effective.
Team Collaboration and Communication:
o Communicate SOC activities and incident response progress to senior management and stakeholders.
o 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.