Senior SOC Leader: Cyber Threat & Incident Response

Metrobank; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrobank seeks a Security Threat Analyst (SOC Manager) to lead the Security Operation Center, overseeing 24x7 monitoring, incident response, and threat detection. You will guide hiring, training, and performance evaluations, while shaping incident processes, crisis communications, and security postures.

You will report to the CTMD Head and CISO, collaborating with ISD teams to enhance tools, workflows, and governance. Strong leadership, communication, and cybersecurity expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Operations, Incident Response, or Threat Management.
• At least 3 years of people management experience, preferably leading a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Strong experience in 24x7 Security Monitoring, Incident Response, Threat Detection, and Security Operations.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel) and security monitoring tools.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, incident management, vulnerability management, and threat hunting.
• Experience in team leadership, vendor management, stakeholder management, and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages overall direction and operations of the Security Operation Center (SOC)
• Managing the team's hiring, training and evaluation of team members
• Creates processes, assess incident reports, develop and implement necessary crisis communication plans
• Provides update and report to the CTMD Head and CISO
• Collaborate with other ISD teams for security infrastructure improvements and threat monitoring

Skills

Security Operations

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Leadership

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

Metrobank seeks a Security Threat Analyst (SOC Manager) to lead the Security Operation Center, overseeing 24x7 monitoring, incident response, and threat detection. You will guide hiring, training, and performance evaluations, while shaping incident processes, crisis communications, and security postures.

You will report to the CTMD Head and CISO, collaborating with ISD teams to enhance tools, workflows, and governance. Strong leadership, communication, and cybersecurity expertise are essential.