Cybersecurity SOC Manager
The Cybersecurity SOC Manager is responsible for managing and operating the Security Operations Center (SOC), handling security incidents, and overseeing the Outsourced SOC - Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program. This role involves leading a small in-house team to investigate Level 3 above (L3) incidents, managing vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) efforts, building a purple team, and conducting external ITGC and VAPT assessments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in incident response, SOC management, and advanced security practices
.
Key Responsibiliti
es
Strategic SOC Leadersh
- ip:Lead the day-to-day operations of the SOC to ensure proactive monitoring, detection, and response to security threa
- ts.Manage and optimize the effectiveness of the outsourced SOC - MSSP program, ensuring seamless integration with internal operatio
ns.
Incident Response Excelle
- nce:Direct and oversee the investigation and resolution of complex L3 and above security incidents, collaborating closely with cross-functional te
- ams.Develop and refine incident response plans, conducting thorough post-incident analyses to enhance organizational resilie
nce.
Advanced VAPT and Purple Team Develop
- ment:Spearhead comprehensive VAPT initiatives to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across all digital assets, ensuring a robust defense pos
- ture.Establish and lead a proactive purple team, driving collaborative efforts between offensive (red team) and defensive (blue team) security functions to simulate and mitigate advanced cyber thr
eats.
External ITGC and Compliance Leade
- rship:Plan, execute, and oversee external IT General Controls (ITGC) and VAPT assessments to maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks and industry stan
dards.
Technical Profi
- ciency:Expert knowledge of SOC operations, incident response methodologies, and advanced security
- tools.Proficiency in conducting VAPT activities, leveraging SIEM platforms, and implementing ITGC co
ntrols.
Educational Quali
ficationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field; advanced degree pr
eferred.
Certif
- ications:Certified Information Systems Security Professiona
- l (CISSP)Certified Incident Handl
- er (GCIH)Certified Ethical Hac
- ker (CEH)Certified Information Security Manag
- er (CISM)Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) (p
referred)