Security Operations Center Architect - Lead

Company Description

Protect Threat is a trusted provider of advanced cybersecurity and IT services, empowering businesses to navigate today’s evolving cyber landscape with confidence. Our mission is to protect organizations from threats, ensure compliance, and enable growth by delivering tailored cybersecurity strategies. We offer a comprehensive suite of services, including penetration testing, cloud security, threat intelligence, SOC-as-a-Service, and incident response, to safeguard digital assets and strengthen security posture.

Role Description

Security Operations Center (SOC) Architect / Consultant

setting up the SOC framework, tools, and processes

Key Responsibilities

• Assess organizational requirements and design a scalable

  SOC-as-a-Service architecture

  .
• Recommend, deploy, and configure

  SIEM/SOAR solutions

  (Wazuh, ELK, Splunk, QRadar, etc.).
• Define and implement

  incident response playbooks, escalation processes, and reporting frameworks

  .
• Integrate

  log sources, threat intelligence feeds, and security automation workflows

  .
• Ensure SOC operations align with industry standards and compliance frameworks (

  ISO 27001, PCI DSS, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK

  ).
• Provide

  knowledge transfer and training

  to internal teams for long-term SOC management.
• Act as a

  trusted advisor

  , helping shape Protect Threat’s SOC-as-a-Service model and delivery capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in

  SOC design, architecture, and consulting

  .
• Strong expertise in

  SIEM, SOAR, log management, and security automation

  .
• Knowledge of

  cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements

  .
• Ability to

  work independently

  and deliver within contract timelines.
• Excellent

  communication skills

  to engage with technical and business stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g.,

  CISSP, CISM, CCSP, OSCP, SIEM-specific certifications

  ).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

  Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science

  , or related field.

Engagement Details

• Engagement Type:

  Contract (initial consulting role)

• Location:

  Remote / Hybrid (as per project needs)

• Duration:

  Project-based (with possible extension)

building security services from the ground up

inquiries@protectthreat.com