Security Operations Lead

15 years

6 - 20 Lacs

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Job Description

Job Title: Security Operations LeadExperience: 15+ years total, with 7+ years in Security Operations LeadershipLocation: [Specify – e.g., Dubai / Hybrid / Remote]Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage end-to-end Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, covering Tier 1 to Tier 3 operations.
  • Oversee threat intelligence, monitoring, detection, and incident response functions to ensure rapid containment and remediation.
  • Administer and optimize SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, IBM QRadar) to enhance visibility and automation.
  • Drive vulnerability lifecycle management and coordinate penetration testing and remediation activities.
  • Map organizational security controls and processes to regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and UAE NESA.
  • Lead insider threat detection, digital forensic investigations, and breach reporting processes.
  • Develop and implement security awareness and training programs across the organization.
  • Prepare executive-level dashboards, risk reports, and metrics to communicate cyber risk posture.
  • Collaborate with IT, Compliance, and Risk teams to strengthen organizational resilience and readiness.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve SOC maturity, processes, and toolsets.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of total IT experience, including 7+ years in Security Operations leadership.
  • Proven expertise in managing SOC operations, incident response, and threat intelligence.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR tools such as Splunk, Sentinel, and QRadar.
  • Strong understanding of network security, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
  • Experience with forensics, vulnerability management, and security automation.
  • Knowledge of international security standards and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, NESA).
  • Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

  • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
  • CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
  • CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)

Soft Skills:

  • Strong decision-making and crisis management capabilities
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and reporting skills
  • Ability to lead and mentor SOC teams effectively
  • Continuous learning mindset with a proactive approach to emerging threats

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹656,735.50 - ₹2,056,876.17 per year

Experience:

  • Security Operations Leadership: 7 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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