Job Purpose

A Security Operations Center (SOC) plays a crucial role in enhancing cyber resilience. It serves as the central hub for monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats in real-time.

The SOC Governance Specialist will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing governance frameworks that ensure the SOC operates efficiently and complies with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and the best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of security policies, governance, incident response, as well as experience in monitoring and continuous improvement of SOC processes.

Principal Accountabilities

Implement frameworks for continuous improvement of Security Operations
Plan future SOC needs, addressing people, process and technology requirements
Prioritize SOC activities based on the risk profile
Monitor Cyber Hygiene on a periodic basis and co-ordinate remediation effort
Ensure SOC activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and standards
Track SOC performance metrics, such as incident response times, to assess the effectiveness of operations
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of incidents to all stakeholders
Cyber Security policy and process management
Coordinate with Internal/external auditors and regulators
Point of contact for audit and compliance assessments

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent education
knowledge on industry leading security standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NESA, NIST, PCI DSS, etc.,)
SOC Analyst, Security Operations certifications or equivalent are preferred
7+ years of experience in SOC governance, risk management, and compliance.
Experience in SOC tools (e.g., SIEM, XDR, EDR, ).
Hands-on experience managing security Incidents

United Arab Bank

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