SOC Manager

Job Description

The SOC Manager is responsible for leading the Security Operations Center, overseeing a team of security analysts and engineers. The role involves ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents while continuously enhancing SOC processes, tools, and capabilities. The SOC Manager also integrates threat intelligence into daily operations and ensures compliance with security regulations, providing regular performance reports to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring efficient incident response and 24/7 monitoring.
• Develop, implement, and refine SOC processes and workflows for optimal performance.
• Coordinate and manage responses to major security incidents.
• Continuously improve SOC operations by integrating best practices and emerging technologies.
• Incorporate relevant threat intelligence into SOC activities.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and provide detailed reports to senior management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a minimum of 2 years in a SOC environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIH are highly preferred.
• Proven leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a strong technical background in cybersecurity.