Specific work experience
- years of experience in IT Security.
- Experience working in a global environment and with virtual teams.
- Demonstrable experience performing a senior role in a SOC environment or similar, with a focus on cyber security incident detection, response and resolution. Experience leading major security incidents in complex organizations would be a plus.
- Broad technical security knowledge of IT services, technology and IT solutions. Specific experience in one or more of the following : Cloud Security Network Security System / Infrastructure Security Industrial Control Technology (ICT / OT) Security
- Strong understanding of security operations, engineering and toolsets used for detection and response, including threat intelligence, SIEM, SOAR and other technologies / platforms; with focus in process automation.
- Technology advocate and proficient in project / service management concepts and common tools.
- Confidence in owning a relationship with multiple third parties.
Technical / functional skills
- Knowledge of modern attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures, and great awareness of cybersecurity trends.
- Ability to drive innovative ways to detect vulnerabilities and exploit activity, and neutralize them through advanced technological countermeasures.
- Experience in creating BAU runbooks, use-case definitions and operating procedures.
- Experience in the use of security frameworks and Methodologies such as MITRE Telecommunication&CK, MaGMa, TaHiTI or NIST.
- Experience with managing threats associated with cloud platforms (AWS, Google) and artifacts (code, containers, hardware devices, infrastructure).
- Deep knowledge in application and infrastructure security, as well as security fundamentals (IAM, Data Protection, PKI, Network Security).
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills, especially in performing tasks such as log analysis.
- Ability to conduct deep technical research into issues and products.
- Strong reporting, dashboarding and communication skills; ability to write or present actionable intelligence derived from raw data for IT and Non-IT stakeholders.
- Expertise across a number of the following areas / tools : Google scripting, ServiceNow, JIRA, Splunk, QRadar, Kali Linux, NMAP, Burp, Reverse engineering, Digital Forensics.
Behavioral competencies
- Ability to deal with difficult situations, unclear priorities and blocking stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate openly and effectively with many diverse constituencies and stakeholders.
- Ability to work decisively under heavy workload.
- Cultural sensitivity and social flexibility in a global corporate environment.
- High willingness to drive transformation and service improvement.
- Strong customer / end-user / client service orientation.
- Highly self-motivated and directed.
- Keen attention to detail.
- Capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness.
Leadership and managerial abilities
- Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to champion new initiatives and technologies – "Change Leader”.