Senior SOC Lead - Managed Security Operations

Zain Group; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ZainTECH is seeking a SOC Analyst - Tier 3 to lead and manage its Security Operations Center, delivering security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response coordination. You will provide technical leadership and ensure SLAs and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced MSSP/MSS environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in SOC operations, strong SIEM, and leadership capabilities to mentor analysts across levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of cybersecurity experience
• Minimum 3 years of SOC operations experience
• Experience leading security operations teams
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SOC operations across all monitoring and response activities.
• Ensure 24x7 monitoring coverage and shift management.
• Oversee incident handling, escalation, and investigation activities.
• Prepare operational reports and service reviews.
• Participate in customer meetings and security governance discussions.

Skills

Threat detection

Incident response

Security operations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Job description

ZainTECH is seeking a SOC Analyst - Tier 3 to lead and manage its Security Operations Center, delivering security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response coordination. You will provide technical leadership and ensure SLAs and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced MSSP/MSS environment.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in SOC operations, strong SIEM, and leadership capabilities to mentor analysts across levels.