Security Operations (SecOps) Lead

About the Role

SecOps Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Cybersecurity and IT functions to

  develop, maintain, and execute the Security Operations capability roadmap

  .
• Oversee and manage the

  operational effectiveness and SLAs

  of various security services.
• Enforce

  cybersecurity policies, standards, and frameworks

  across the organization.
• Ensure security operations are aligned with

  enterprise risk management and business objectives

  .
• Integrate

  threat intelligence

  into operational workflows to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Drive

  continuous improvement of the incident response lifecycle

  , leveraging automation and AI where possible.
• Evaluate and optimize

  security tools and platforms

  to ensure effective threat detection and response.
• Provide

  guidance to IT teams and business units

  on mitigating controls and workarounds where product fixes are unavailable.
• Prepare and deliver

  regular security reports and metrics

  on threats, vulnerabilities, and operational status to stakeholders.
• Act as the

  lead investigator for cybersecurity incidents

  , including availability during major incidents, holidays, and weekends when required.
• Collaborate with teams across

  different time zones

  , requiring flexibility for after-office hours meetings.
• Take on

  additional responsibilities

  such as cybersecurity project implementations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in

  security operations leadership

  roles (SOC, incident response, or cyber defense).
• Strong knowledge of

  SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management platforms

  .
• Solid understanding of

  incident response frameworks, cybersecurity standards, and risk management practices

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  automation and AI-driven security solutions

  .
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to

  influence stakeholders and present technical risks in business terms

  .
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with a

  global and cross-functional mindset

  .

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry certifications such as

  CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent

  .
• Experience working in

  large-scale, multinational environments

  .
• Familiarity with

  regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks

  (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, etc.).