Yoda Technologies

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced SecOps Lead to oversee and enhance our global security operations function.

This role will be responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of our security services, driving continuous improvement in incident response, and aligning security operations with organizational risk and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader who can collaborate across teams, manage diverse security platforms, and respond to emerging threats with agility and precision.

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.