Security Delivery Lead

As a highly skilled SOC Lead, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring the delivery of managed security services across various cybersecurity technologies. Your role will involve overseeing SOC operations utilizing tools like SIEM, XDR, and advanced threat hunting, as well as managing services such as IAM, DLP, Email Security, and EDR. **Key Responsibilities:** - **SOC Operations Management:** - Lead SOC Activities: Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents. - Incident Detection & Response: Identify security incidents, triage alerts, and manage escalations in real-time. - Threat Hunting: Coordinate proactive threat hunting activities to identify vulnerabilities and emerging threats. - SOC Tool Optimization: Manage integration and configuration of security technologies to maximize threat visibility. - **Managed Security Services (IAM, DLP, EDR, Email Security, etc.):** - Manage Managed Services: Oversee delivery and performance of managed services for cybersecurity technologies. - Technology Implementation & Optimization: Ensure successful deployment and integration of managed security services. - Service Level Management: Monitor and maintain SLAs for managed services, ensuring client satisfaction. - Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly engage with stakeholders to assess needs and ensure service alignment. - **Governance, Compliance & Risk Management:** - Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security policies. - Risk Assessment: Lead risk assessments and mitigation activities for SOC operations and managed services. - Security Policy Development: Develop and enforce security policies to maintain governance and compliance. - **Team Leadership and Development:** - Team Management: Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, set goals, and provide mentorship. - Continuous Learning: Provide training opportunities on emerging technologies and threat landscapes. - Shift Planning & Coordination: Manage shift schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage for security operations. - **Continuous Improvement & Strategic Leadership:** - Service Optimization: Drive continuous improvement initiatives for SOC and managed services. - Emerging Threat Intelligence: Stay updated with evolving security threats and technologies. - Strategic Leadership: Provide guidance on security strategy and alignment with organizational goals. - **Reporting and Client Interaction:** - Client Reporting: Prepare and deliver regular reports detailing security posture and incidents. - Incident Communication: Communicate clearly with clients regarding ongoing incidents and resolution progress. - Escalation Management: Ensure effective escalation management for high-priority incidents. **Required Skills and Qualifications:** - **Technical Expertise:** - 8+ years of experience in SOC operations and managing cybersecurity technologies. - Strong experience in incident detection, response, and threat hunting. - Understanding of cloud security and integrating security technologies. - Experience with security orchestration, automation, and response tools. - **Leadership and Management:** - Proven ability to lead teams and balance day-to-day operations with strategic objectives. - Experience in managing 24/7 security operations and overseeing managed services delivery. - Strong communication skills for interaction with technical teams and senior management or clients. - **Governance, Risk, and Compliance:** - Expertise in security governance frameworks and managing compliance. - Experience in security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management. - **Certifications and Experience:** - Technical Certifications: CEH, CISM, CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNP Security, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA). - 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 5 years in SOC management. - Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Masters degree is a plus).,