SOC Lead - UAE National

<div><p>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.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><b>Team Leadership:</b><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of security analysts.</li><li>Assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide constructive feedback.</li><li>Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.</li></ul></li><li><b>Threat Detection and Response:</b><ul><li>Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the SOC, including threat monitoring, incident response, and security event correlation.</li><li>Analyze security logs, alerts, and threat intelligence feeds to identify and investigate potential threats.</li><li>Develop and implement threat hunting strategies to proactively identify and mitigate threats.</li></ul></li><li><b>Incident Response Management:</b><ul><li>Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery.</li><li>Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.</li><li>Conduct post‑incident reviews and implement corrective actions.</li></ul></li><li><b>Security Monitoring and Analysis:</b><ul><li>Monitor security tools and systems, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls.</li><li>Analyze security events and identify trends and patterns.</li><li>Develop and tune security alerts and rules.</li></ul></li><li><b>Security Operations Improvement:</b><ul><li>Continuously improve security operations processes and procedures.</li><li>Identify and implement new technologies and tools to enhance security capabilities.</li><li>Stay abreast of emerging threats and cybersecurity best practices.</li></ul></li><li><b>Reporting and Communication:</b><ul><li>Prepare regular reports on security incidents and threats.</li><li>Communicate security risks and incidents to management and stakeholders.</li><li>Participate in security awareness training and education programs.</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.</li><li>5+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years of experience in a SOC environment.</li><li>Proven experience leading and mentoring security analysts.</li><li>Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.</li><li>Experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar).</li><li>Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell).</li><li>Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong leadership, organizational, and time‑management skills.</li></ul><h3>Certifications (Preferred)</h3><ul><li>CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or other relevant cybersecurity certifications.</li></ul></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr