Cyber Security Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), overseeing the efforts of L1, L2, and L3 analysts to ensure effective incident detection, investigation, and response.
• Ensure continuous improvement of SOC processes, with a focus on enhancing threat detection, incident response times, and automation capabilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client security incidents, providing guidance and managing reporting, incident resolution, and improvement strategies.
• Monitor and ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met consistently, ensuring that clients receive exceptional, timely security services.
• Prepare and present regular client reports on incident analysis, threat trends, and operational performance.
• Carryout the incident response activities, including the development and execution of response plans, to mitigate threats and limit impact on clients.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and excellence within the SOC.
• Drive the development of security policies, procedures, and incident response frameworks to ensure best practices and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams and leadership to align security operations with broader business goals and initiatives.

• Skills & Qualifications:

• 4 to 8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, managing a Security Operations Center or a similar security function.
• Understanding of SOC operations, threat intelligence, incident management, SIEM tools, and security frameworks.
• Interested in managing and mentoring cybersecurity teams, with a focus on developing junior and mid-level analysts and enhancing team performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients, explain complex security incidents, and deliver high-level reports and recommendations.
• Hands-on experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection) and an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and NIST frameworks.
• Relevant certifications, such as

  CISSP, CISM,

  or similar, are highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to threat detection and incident response.

Preferred Certification*

1. CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)

2. CSA – (EC Council Certified SOC Analyst

3. CISCO Certified CyberOps Associate

4. CompTIA Security+