Security Operations Center Lead

Job Title: SOC Lead

Job Overview: The SOC Lead is a senior member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, guiding SOC analysts, and ensuring effective detection, response, and mitigation of cyber threats. This role involves managing security incidents, optimizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, and contributing to the strategic direction of the SOC. The SOC Lead will act as a technical and operational leader, ensuring seamless coordination within the team and alignment with organizational security objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight: Supervise daily SOC operations, including monitoring, incident detection, and response activities, ensuring 24/7 coverage and timely resolution of security alerts.
• Incident Management: Lead the investigation, triage, and resolution of security incidents, coordinating with analysts, SIEM engineers, and external teams as needed.
• SIEM Optimization: Oversee the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of SIEM platforms to enhance threat detection and reduce false positives.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide SOC analysts and engineers, providing technical direction, training, and performance feedback to improve team capabilities.
• Threat Intelligence Utilization: Integrate and leverage threat intelligence feeds to enhance detection rules, correlation logic, and incident response strategies.
• Process Improvement: Develop, refine, and implement SOC processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and efficient operations.
• Reporting and Metrics: Generate and review reports on incident trends, SIEM performance, and SOC metrics, presenting findings to the SOC Manager and other stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT and security teams, including network operations, cloud security, and compliance teams, to align SOC activities with organizational goals.
• Automation and Scripting: Promote and support the use of automation tools and scripts (e.g., Python, PowerShell) to streamline repetitive tasks and improve response times.
• Escalation Point: Serve as the primary escalation point for complex incidents, providing expertise and decision-making during high-severity events.
• Training and Development: Facilitate training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives to upskill team members and promote certifications

Skills and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications are preferred.
• Experience:
• 5-8 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2-3 years in a SOC environment and 1-2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms and incident response processes.
• Prior experience in a Security Operations Center or Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) environment is highly desirable.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of SIEM architecture, log management, and event correlation.
• Proficiency in network security tools (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR solutions like CrowdStrike, Carbon Black).
• Familiarity with cloud security platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their integration with SOC tools.
• Scripting skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar languages for automation and process optimization.
• Understanding of network protocols, TCP/IP, and enterprise security technologies.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide and motivate SOC team members.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex security incidents.
• Effective communication skills for reporting and collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• CompTIA Security+
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)