SOC Lead - UAE National

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced SOC Lead to join our growing Security Operations Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of security analysts in the detection, response, and mitigation of cyber threats. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security analysts.
    
  • Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.
    
  • Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.
    
• Threat Detection and Response:
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, including threat monitoring, incident response, and security event correlation.
    
  • Analyze security logs, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds to identify and investigate potential threats.
    
  • Develop and implement threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
    
• Incident Response Management:
  • Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
    
  • Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
    
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and implement corrective actions.
    
• Security Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor security tools and systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.
    
  • Analyze security events and identify trends and patterns.
    
  • Develop and tune security alerts and rules.
    
• Security Operations Improvement:
  • Continuously improve security operations processes and procedures.
    
  • Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance security capabilities.
    
  • Stay abreast of emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.
    
• Reporting and Communication:
  • Prepare regular reports on security incidents and threats.
    
  • Communicate security risks and incidents to management and stakeholders.
    
  • Participate in security awareness training and education programs.
    

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment.
  
• Proven experience leading and mentoring security analysts.
  
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
  
• Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar).
  
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
  

Certifications (Preferred):

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.