RESPONSIBILITIES:
Team Leadership:
- Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts, providing guidance, coaching, and support in their roles.
- Develop and maintain a high-performing SOC team through recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
Security Monitoring:
- Implement and manage security monitoring and incident detection systems.
- Continuously monitor security events, alerts, and logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Analyze and investigate security incidents, determining their scope and impact.
Incident Response:
- Develop and maintain an incident response plan, including escalation procedures.
- Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating efforts to contain and mitigate threats.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders during incident response efforts.
Security Tool Management:
- Manage and maintain security tools, such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems.
- Ensure that security tools are up to date and effectively configured for threat detection.
Security Policies and Procedures:
- Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards.
- Keep policies and procedures up to date with emerging threats and technologies.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Create and maintain detailed incident reports, including root cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
- Provide regular reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders on SOC performance and threat landscape.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure security measures are integrated into organizational processes and systems.
- Work closely with the CISO or Director of Security to align SOC activities with the overall security strategy.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
- Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are highly desirable.
- Proven experience (15 years) in a SOC or security-related role, with a track record of leadership.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices.
- Proficiency in security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to security incidents.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience with cloud security and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Knowledge of threat intelligence and threat hunting techniques.
- Understanding of network and system architecture.
Interested candidates are requested to send their resumes to [email protected] in MS Word format, with details like current salary with benefits, expected salary, notice period etc. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
