Associate Manager - Security Operations Center

This job opportunity closely aligns with the key strategic pillars, which is Strengthening & Accelerating our Core Business

Associate Manager in Security Operations Center (SOC), will play a key role in ensuring the security and integrity of our organizations information assets. Should assist in managing a team of security analysts, oversee the 24/7 monitoring of security events, and lead incident response efforts. This position involves technical expertise, leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Deliverables in this role

• This role contributes to the organizations overall financial well-being by minimizing the impact of security incidents, reducing the risk of financial losses, and ensuring compliance with regulations to avoid penalties.

• Timely detection and resolution of security incidents to maintain customer trust.
• Implementing measures for ongoing enhancement of security services, ensuring customer satisfaction and confidence in the SOCs capabilities.
• Transparent communication with customers during security events to provide reassurance and guidance.
• Vendor and Partner Collaboration: Work with security vendors and partners to evaluate and implement security solutions and services.

• Swift identification and resolution of security incidents to safeguard internal processes.
• Continuous improvement of internal security processes for increased efficiency, resource utilization, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Security Monitoring: Oversee 24/7 monitoring of security alerts and events using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools.
• Security Policies: Ensure adherence to security policies, procedures, and best practices within the SOC.
• Exception Management: Manage security-related exceptions, documenting, monitoring, and controlling access as required.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of incident reports, investigations, and incident response procedures.
• Project Execution: Execute cybersecurity projects according to the defined project plans. Implement cybersecurity controls, tools, and technologies as required.
• Vulnerability Assessment: Lead projects to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities organization-wide

• Security Tools Management: Manage and optimize security tools and technologies used in the SOC, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems.
• Security Awareness: Promote security awareness and best practices among SOC staff and other employees.
• Team Leadership: Assist in managing a team of security analysts, providing guidance, setting objectives, and supporting their professional development.
• Threat Detection: Collaborate with the SOC team to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Training and Development: Facilitate training and skill development programs for SOC staff