Cyber Defense Lead - EMEA

Randstad Enterprise; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid/Remote Work

Resumo da oferta

Randstad Enterprise seeks an Operational Security Leadership & Incident Management executive to translate global strategy into regional execution, coach a team of 7 engineers, and serve as Incident Commander during critical cyber events.

You will manage the day-to-day operations of the EMEA Cyber Defense Center, lead and mentor the team, and coordinate Follow-the-Sun handovers to ensure 24/7 global security coverage.

Qualificações

• Leadership experience managing SOC/security engineering teams in complex enterprises.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor 7 Cyber Defense Engineers.
• Act as Incident Commander for high-severity cyber events.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the EMEA Cyber Defense Center.
• Coordinate Follow-the-Sun handovers for 24/7 coverage.
• Drive workflow enhancements, detection tuning, and automation.

Conhecimentos

SOC Leadership

Incident Command

Threat Detection

Team Coaching

Hybrid/Remote Work

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Role Scope: What This Role Is vs. Is Not

Important Note: This is an Operational Security Leadership & Incident Management role, NOT a hands-on Tier-1 SOC Analyst or Content Engineering role. You will translate global strategy into regional execution, coach a team of 7 engineers, and act as Incident Commander during critical cyber events.

What You Will Achieve

• Drive Operational Excellence: Manage the day-to-day operations of the EMEA Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in alignment with global SOC strategies set by the Director Cyber Security Operations.
• Lead & Mentor: Lead, coach, and balance workloads for a dedicated team of 7 Cyber Defense Engineers.
• Ensure 24/7 Global Continuity: Participate in "Follow-the-Sun" shift handovers with counterpart leads in AMER and APAC to maintain uninterrupted global security coverage.
• Command Cyber Response: Serve as the regional escalation point and Incident Commander for high-severity cyber events and incident response operations.
• Optimize SOC Capabilities: Analyze post-incident outcomes to drive workflow enhancements, detection tuning, and automation across our security stack.

Key Metrics You'll Own

• Incident Response Efficiency: Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) across the EMEA region.
• Team Performance & Delivery: Resource utilization, development goals, and operational output for 7 direct reports.
• Compliance & Governance: Alignment of regional operations with ISO 27001, CIS Controls, NIST CSF, and internal Randstad policies.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Delivery of clear, high-impact security posture updates to C-level executives and regional IT leadership.

What You Need to Succeed

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record leading and managing SOC/security engineering teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Incident Commander Expertise: Strong operational background in threat detection, response, and leading large-scale cyber incident response operations.
• Hybrid SOC Knowledge: Experience working with internal teams alongside external MSSP partners (Tier-1 triage).
• Security Framework Mastery: Deep familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&ck frameworks.
• Certifications: CISM, CISSP, GCIH, or equivalent senior security certifications are highly valued.
• Language: Professional fluency in English (written and spoken).

Why Join Randstad?

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base salary, variable performance pay, and access to Randstad's Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Flexibility with Intentionality: Hybrid/remote work environment that prioritizes work-life balance and autonomous execution.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous skill-building, executive mentorship, and global mobility within the world's leading talent organization.