Security Operations Lead

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