Team Lead Security Operations / SOC

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead Security Operations / SOC to join their cybersecurity team. In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing the Security Operations Centre, ensuring the effective monitoring, detection, and response to security threats. You will oversee a team of security analysts and engineers, providing strategic direction and technical expertise to safeguard the organisations IT Infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring effective 24/7 monitoring, incident detection, and response operations.
• Develop and implement SOC policies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with industry standards.
• Oversee security event monitoring, log analysis, and threat intelligence gathering.
• Coordinate and conduct investigations into security incidents, ensuring proper incident response and forensic analysis.
• Provide mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities for SOC team members.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, and risk management teams to enhance security posture.
• Continuously improve SOC processes, automation, and tool integration.
• Manage security operations metrics and reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Hands-on experience in incident response, security monitoring, and forensic analysis.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience in managing and mentoring teams.
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements and a collaborative work environment.
• Exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and methodologies.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting