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RESPONSIBILITIES:- Lead and manage the SOC team, including security analysts, incident responders, and threat intelligence analysts.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
- Develop and implement incident response procedures to handle security breaches, threats, and vulnerabilities.
- Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices to proactively improve the organization's security posture.
- Manage and maintain a suite of security technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewall solutions.
- Collaborate with IT and infrastructure teams to ensure the security of network and endpoint devices.
- Develop, update, and enforce security policies and procedures to comply with industry regulations and standards.
- Work with audit and compliance teams to ensure that security measures meet all regulatory requirements.
- Promote a strong security awareness culture throughout the organization through training and awareness programs.
- Manage the budget for security operations, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient allocation of resources.
- Develop and execute strategic initiatives to enhance the organization's security posture.
- Engage with executive leadership to communicate security strategies, risks, and incidents in a clear and understandable manner.
- Provide expert guidance on security matters to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
- Dive deep into technical security issues and translate complex concepts into layman's terms for non-technical audiences.
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience in managing a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar security operations team.
- Strong understanding of security operations, incident response, and threat intelligence.
- Experience with security technologies such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and firewalls.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are preferred.
Preferred Skills: - Experience with other security operations tools and platforms.
- Knowledge of current security threats and trends.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to information security.
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