AKATI Sekurity - Security Operations Center Manager - Threat Modeling

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a 24/7/365 team of SOC analysts (Tier 1-3).
• Drive team performance, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Oversee incident response activities, acting as a senior escalation point for critical security incidents involving network infrastructure, and other enterprise systems.
  

Technical Operations & Strategy

• Direct the SOC's threat management program, including threat modeling, intelligence integration (e.g., MISP), and the development of advanced detection use cases.
• Oversee the SIEM/SOAR platform strategy, guiding the architecture, integration, and optimization of tools to enhance detection and response capabilities.
• Ensure the SOC's operational readiness by maturing processes based on frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain.
  

Client Management & Reporting

• Act as the primary technical liaison between the SOC and client stakeholders.
• Develop and present clear, insightful reports, dashboards, and metrics on SOC operations, security posture, and incident trends to client leadership.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience : 5-7 years in Security Operations, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity (e.g., SOC Lead, SOC Manager).
• SIEM Expertise : Expert-level knowledge of SIEM technology and architecture, with hands-on experience managing at least two enterprise-grade platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel).
• Security Frameworks : Deep understanding of modern security frameworks and concepts, including MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, SOAR, and UEBA.
• Technical Breadth : Strong foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, WAF, malware detection, large enterprise platform builds, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Leadership : Proven ability to lead, discipline, and motivate a technical team, with experience managing performance and adhering to strict client SLAs.
• Communication : Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and non-technical executive Security Certifications :
• One or more of the following are highly desirable : CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, OSCE, CEH.