IT Security Operations Manager

Jobstreet Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven company in Malaysia is seeking a Security Operations Lead to manage the security operations team and protect against cyber threats. This role involves overseeing Security Operations Center activities, developing security metrics, and ensuring compliance with established policies. The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and at least 2 years of leadership experience in security operations. Professional certifications like CISSP or CISM are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading security teams or ambition to do so.
• Experience in security operations, preferably in a SOC environment.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks like NIST, ISO, PCI.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security operations team to protect from cyber threats.
• Develop and maintain security metrics and dashboards.
• Oversee monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts.

Skills

Fluent in English

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or information security

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Firewall

Antivirus

Job description

The Security Operations (SecOps) Lead is responsible for leading and managing the security operations team that protects the organization from cyber threats and impact from related incidents. The Security Operations Lead oversees all Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, such as the security monitoring, analysis, and response activities, and ensures compliance with security policies and standards agreed.

This role will also manage the relation with the (external) team, ensure reporting is as agreed and within the defined targets / SLA’s. This role is a process-oriented role and does not manage people.

Position Summary

• Together with the remote SecOps team develop and maintain the security metrics and dashboards, and report on the SecOps performance and effectiveness to senior management and other stakeholders
• Monitor health and security of global infrastructure, addressing operational issues
• Streamline/automate operational practices
• Lead, and supervise the security operations team, and provide guidance and feedback on their performance and development
• Ensures that services meet the agreed Service levels and identifies improvements in the overall service delivery
• Supports in establishing and maintaining the security operations center (SOC) strategy, and objectives, and align them with the organization's goals and priorities
• Define and implement the security operations processes, procedures, and best practices, and ensure they are followed by the team and other stakeholders (e.g. by SOP’s, Playbooks, automation)
• Involved in the selection of security operations tools and technologies used, and evaluate and recommend new solutions to enhance the SOC capabilities and efficiency
• Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources, and the response and remediation actions
• Conduct and oversee the security incident investigations, and prepare and deliver the incident reports and lessons learned
• Collaborate and communicate with other security teams, IT teams, business units, and external partners to ensure the security operations alignment and integration

What You Will Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Fluent in English
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and ability to handle complex and high‑pressure situations
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical audiences
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading and managing security teams or at least a strong ambition to do so

Field of Study: Computer Technology is preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional security certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent are a plus
• Strong knowledge and understanding of security technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewall, antivirus, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of security frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as NIST, ISO, PCI, etc.
• Management skills, and ability to motivate and inspire the team
• Minimum 2 years of experience in security operations, preferably in a SOC environment