Global CSOC Leader - Cyber Operations & Incident Response

McGregor Boyall; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 1,504,000 - 1,839,000; Full time

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking a Head of CSOC Europe to lead its Cyber Security Operations Center across Europe. The role requires strategic leadership of a ~35-person cyber team and deep expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and threat management.

You will drive security monitoring, detection, and response strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous capability improvement. You will shape CSOC strategy, oversee operations, and mentor a high-performing team across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 7+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 4+ years in a SOC leadership role.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GSEC) are preferred.
• Extensive experience in security operations, incident response, digital forensics, and threat intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, SOAR and other security monitoring technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell) to optimize SOC workflows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary escalation point for major security incidents, overseeing coordination, investigation, containment, and remediation efforts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure swift and effective response to cybersecurity threats.
• Guide post‑incident analysis and forensic investigations, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future strategies.
• Maintain and enforce incident response procedures, ensuring adherence to regulatory and industry best practices.
• Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats, attack techniques, and emerging security trends.
• Leverage threat intelligence sources to enhance detection capabilities and proactively mitigate risks.

Skills

CSOC Leadership

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Security Monitoring

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Cybersecurity/IT

Tools

SIEM

EDR

IDS/IPS

SOAR

Job description

Volvo Group is seeking a Head of CSOC Europe to lead its Cyber Security Operations Center across Europe. The role requires strategic leadership of a ~35-person cyber team and deep expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and threat management.

You will drive security monitoring, detection, and response strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous capability improvement. You will shape CSOC strategy, oversee operations, and mentor a high-performing team across multiple