SOC Director

SupportFinity™; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a Director of Cybersecurity Operations to lead and oversee security operations. In this role, you will manage teams and develop strategies to protect digital assets. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of cybersecurity experience, including 5 years in leadership. Strong knowledge of incident response and threat management is essential. Join us to drive continuous improvement in our cybersecurity posture.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven experience in managing SOC operations, incident response, and threat management functions.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization’s cybersecurity operations strategy.
• Manage and mentor cybersecurity operations teams, including SOC and incident response.
• Establish and maintain robust security monitoring and response capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Threat management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Tools

SIEM solutions

Cloud security tools

Network defense tools

Endpoint protection tools

Job description

• Lead and oversee the organization’s cybersecurity operations strategy, ensuring protection of digital assets, systems, and data.
• Manage and mentor cybersecurity operations teams, including SOC, incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
• Establish and maintain robust security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Define and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity posture through proactive threat hunting and advanced analytics.
• Oversee incident management lifecycle — from detection and containment to remediation and post‑incident review.
• Collaborate with IT, risk management, and compliance teams to ensure security controls are effectively integrated across systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging security technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Develop and maintain metrics and dashboards to measure security performance and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and other relevant cybersecurity frameworks.
• Lead internal and external security audits and coordinate remediation activities.
• Report on cybersecurity risks, incidents, and initiatives to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Develop and manage cybersecurity operations budgets, resource planning, and vendor relationships.
• Foster a culture of cybersecurity awareness and resilience across the organization.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Proven experience in managing SOC operations, incident response, and threat management functions.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, network defense, endpoint protection, and SIEM solutions.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.