SOC Manager

About the position

Become the vigilant guardian of our digital fortress! Lead Zerosploit Security Operations Center (SOC) team in proactively detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats. This critical role demands a seasoned cybersecurity strategist with exceptional leadership, technical prowess, and a relentless drive to protect our clients' sensitive assets.

In this position, your duties are:

• Oversee the daily operations of the SOC, ensuring 24/7 vigilance against cyber threats.
• Develop and implement comprehensive security monitoring and incident response strategies.
• Lead and mentor a team of SOC analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Proactively analyze security events and logs to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Conduct thorough investigations of security incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate incident response activities, working closely with internal teams (IT, legal, communications) and external stakeholders.
• Communicate security incidents and risks effectively to management and stakeholders, providing clear recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain security playbooks and runbooks for streamlined incident response.
• Stay abreast of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, implementing proactive measures to enhance security posture.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the SOC, driving process optimization and technology adoption.
• Collaborate with other security teams (e.g., threat intelligence, vulnerability management, penetration testing) to strengthen overall security posture.

We are looking for someone with experience in:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a SOC or similar security operations role.
• Proven track record of leading and managing a team of security analysts.
• Deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and attack methodologies.
• Strong expertise in security tools and technologies (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, able to quickly assess and respond to security incidents.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building skills, able to motivate and inspire a high-performing team.
• Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) are highly desirable.

The goals of this position are:

• Effectively manage and lead the SOC team to achieve exceptional performance in threat detection, incident response, and overall security posture.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security risks, minimizing the impact of incidents on the organization.
• Strengthen the organization's security posture through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain a highly skilled and motivated SOC team.
• Foster a collaborative and effective working relationship with other security teams and stakeholders.