SOC Manager (Emirati)

Talents Tide; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide in Abu Dhabi is seeking a skilled SOC Manager to lead daily security operations, incident response, and threat monitoring for a premier cybersecurity environment. The role emphasizes mentorship of SOC staff, process improvement, and client coordination.

The candidate should bring extensive SOC experience, leadership capabilities, and strong SIEM/EDR expertise, with emphasis on regulated enterprise environments and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity / SOC experience.
• Previous team leadership or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat detection and incident response.
• Experience in regulated / enterprise environments preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SOC operations and cybersecurity monitoring activities.
• Manage incident detection, response, escalation, and resolution processes.
• Oversee SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, and security tools.
• Develop SOC procedures, playbooks, and reporting frameworks.
• Lead and mentor SOC analysts and engineers.
• Ensure SLA compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients on security incidents.
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and risk updates.

Skills

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat detection

Cybersecurity

Regulatory awareness

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Threat intelligence

Job description

Hiring Now Emiratis only | SOC Manager | Abu Dhabi

Our client, a leading Cybersecurity Company in Abu Dhabi, is seeking an experienced SOC Manager to lead and manage Security Operations Center functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily SOC operations and cybersecurity monitoring activities
• Manage incident detection, response, escalation, and resolution processes
• Oversee SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, and security tools
• Develop SOC procedures, playbooks, and reporting frameworks
• Lead and mentor SOC analysts and engineers
• Ensure SLA compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and clients on security incidents
• Prepare management reports, dashboards, and risk updates

Requirements:

• Minimum 7 years of cybersecurity / SOC experience
• Previous team leadership or managerial experience
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, threat detection, incident response
• Experience in regulated / enterprise environments preferred
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH are an advantage