Head - Security Operations Center/Managed Detection & Response Operations

Experience: 10+ years in SOC/MDR management

About the Role:

Are you a cybersecurity leader with a strong background in Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) management? We are seeking a Head of SOC/MDR Operations to spearhead our security team, ensuring robust end-to-end security management. This role will focus on advanced threat detection, incident response, and proactive threat intelligence to protect our organization from sophisticated cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and Oversee Security Operations: Manage the SOC/MDR team, overseeing daily security operations, monitoring, and response processes to detect and respond to security incidents.

- Develop and Implement Security Strategies: Formulate and execute SOC and MDR strategies to safeguard the organization's assets, data, and operations, aligning with industry best practices and emerging threats.

- Incident Response Management: Lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely detection, containment, and remediation of threats. Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

- Threat Intelligence and Threat Management: Leverage advanced threat intelligence sources to enhance threat detection capabilities and proactively respond to potential security threats.

- Team Leadership and Development: Build and mentor a high-performing team of security analysts and incident responders, fostering a collaborative environment and driving continuous improvement.

- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align security operations with organizational goals and communicate effectively on security issues and incident response.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 10+ years in SOC or MDR management, with proven expertise in threat intelligence, incident response, and advanced security operations.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions.

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cybersecurity teams, with strong problem-solving skills and strategic decision-making abilities.

Certifications (preferred): CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications in cybersecurity.