Security Operations Center Lead

Responsibilities

Team leadership and management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SOC analysts across different levels (L1, L2, L3).
• Manage shift schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage of security monitoring and incident response.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback and training opportunities.

Security monitoring and incident response

• Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
• Direct and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.

Threat intelligence and analysis

• Stay updated with the latest threat landscape and ensure the SOC team is informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Process and procedure development

• Develop, implement, and refine SOC processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of SOC documentation, including incident reports, runbooks, and operational guidelines.

Collaboration and communication

• Collaborate with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage and incident management.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management, about security incidents and their impact.

Continuous improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within the SOC.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in security technologies and recommend enhancements to SOC tools and practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
• Proven experience in incident detection and response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.
• Deep understanding of security information and event management (SIEM) tools and other security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security architecture.
• Experience with threat hunting and advanced threat detection techniques.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is a plus.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI DSS, GDPR, and others.

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
• Official employment in accordance with the laws of Cyprus and the EU, registration of family members.
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for 2 weeks).
• Company fitness corner in the office for employees.
• Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for the cost of language classes.
• Birthday celebration present.
• Time for proper rest and 24 working days of Annual Vacation.
• Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the company).

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