SOC Lead: Lead Elite Threat Detection & Response

CyberGate Defense L.L.C; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated and experienced SOC Lead to lead a team of analysts in detecting and responding to cyber threats. The successful candidate will oversee the SOC operations, develop threat hunting strategies, and manage incident response efforts. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in related fields, extensive SOC experience, and strong leadership skills. Relevant certifications like CISSP and CISM are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on cybersecurity advancement.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles with at least 3 years in a SOC environment.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring security analysts.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of security analysts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the SOC including threat monitoring.
• Lead incident response activities including containment and recovery.

Skills

Team Leadership

Threat Detection and Response

Incident Response Management

Security Monitoring and Analysis

Security Operations Improvement

Reporting and Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack, QRadar)

Scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a motivated and experienced SOC Lead to lead a team of analysts in detecting and responding to cyber threats. The successful candidate will oversee the SOC operations, develop threat hunting strategies, and manage incident response efforts. Ideal applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in related fields, extensive SOC experience, and strong leadership skills. Relevant certifications like CISSP and CISM are preferred. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on cybersecurity advancement.