Head of IT Security Operation

TAT IT Technolgies

Oman

On-site

OMR 45,000 - 72,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

TAT IT Technolgies seeks Head of IT Security Operations in Oman for a banking client. You will lead SOC operations, monitor threats, and direct incident detection, response and containment efforts to protect critical assets.

You will oversee vulnerability management, risk assessments, and implement controls across on‑premises, cloud, and endpoints, while ensuring regulatory compliance and security governance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in IT or cybersecurity required.
Minimum 5 years in cybersecurity operations leadership or equivalent.
Experience managing SOC operations and incident response.
Strong background in network, endpoint, and cloud security.
Proven engagement with security compliance and audits.

Responsibilities

Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities and 24x7 monitoring.
Lead incident detection, investigation, containment, and recovery efforts.
Manage vulnerability assessments and risk mitigation programs.
Evaluate and deploy security tools; manage SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, Cloud security.
Drive governance, risk, and regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
Lead and mentor security teams and manage vendors/MSSPs.
Support business continuity planning and security drills.

Skills

Security leadership

SOC management

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability mgmt

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

SIEM (MS Sentinel/Splunk)

EDR/XDR

IAM

DLP

Cloud security platforms

Job description

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Incident Response & Digital Forensics

We have an urgent requirement for Head of IT Security Operation in banking domain(preferred) is required for our banking client in Oman

Manage SOC operations, monitor security threats, and lead incident detection, investigation, containment, and recovery activities..

Must Oversee vulnerability management, threat hunting, risk assessments, and implementation of security controls across infrastructure, endpoints, applications, and cloud environments..

Must Drive compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, etc.), support audits, and maintain security policies and procedures..

Must Manage security teams, vendors, and key cybersecurity tools (SIEM, EDR, IAM, DLP, Cloud Security), while building a resilient and security-aware organization..

Role Summary

The IT Security Operations Head is responsible for protecting the organization's information assets by leading cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and security governance activities. The role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, applications, and data while maintaining compliance with regulatory and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations Management

Lead and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents across enterprise environments.
Establish and maintain 24x7 security monitoring capabilities.
Develop security operational procedures, policies, and controls.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

Lead cybersecurity incident detection, investigation, containment, and recovery activities.
Manage incident response plans, playbooks, and escalation procedures.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
Coordinate with internal teams and external agencies during major security incidents.

Vulnerability & Risk Management

Oversee vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programs.
Ensure timely remediation of identified security vulnerabilities.
Conduct cyber risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
Monitor security posture and emerging threats.

Security Technology Management

Manage security solutions such as:
- SIEM
- EDR/XDR
- IDS/IPS
- Firewall & Network Security
- Email Security
- Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Cloud Security Platforms
Evaluate and implement new cybersecurity tools and technologies.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC, etc.).
Support internal and external security audits.
Maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
Track and report cybersecurity KPIs and risk metrics.

Team Leadership

Lead and mentor information security analysts and engineers.
Develop cybersecurity skills and awareness within the team.
Manage security vendors, MSSPs, and external consultants.
Establish a culture of security awareness and continuous improvement.

Business Continuity & Resilience

Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Conduct security drills and incident simulations.
Ensure organizational readiness against cyber threats and ransomware attacks.

QualificationsEducation

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
Master's Degree preferred.

Experience

10–15+ years of IT experience with at least 5 years in cybersecurity operations leadership.
Experience managing SOC operations and security incident response.
Strong background in network security, endpoint security, and cloud security.
Experience with security compliance and audit programs.
Proven experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing security vendors.

Technical Skills