Job Title: Security Operations Centre (SOC) Lead Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced SOC Lead Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Security Operations Centre. As a key member of the IT Security leadership team, you will drive the team's efforts to protect our organization's IT infrastructure and assets from emerging security threats.
Key Responsibilities:
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Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage a high-performing SOC team to ensure efficient 24/7/365 security monitoring and response.
- Provide ongoing training, skill development, and performance management.
- Optimize resource allocation and staffing to ensure SOC readiness at all times.
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Incident Detection & Response
- Oversee incident management, ensuring incidents are detected, investigated, contained, and remediated swiftly.
- Manage escalation processes to ensure critical incidents are prioritized and resolved by appropriate teams.
- Direct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring security breaches.
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Security Monitoring & Analysis
- Lead the integration of internal and external threat intelligence into SOC operations to enhance incident detection and response.
- Oversee the operation and tuning of SIEM systems and other security monitoring tools to ensure optimal performance.
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Incident Reporting & Documentation
- Ensure timely and accurate security incident reporting for stakeholders, including senior management.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by documenting SOC activities and incident responses.
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Collaboration & Communication
- Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with IT, compliance, legal, and risk management teams to manage incidents.
- Regularly communicate SOC performance, threat landscape, and resource needs to senior management.
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Security Strategy & Policy Development
- Support the development, review, and enforcement of security policies in alignment with industry standards.
- Identify and address potential security risks through collaboration with management to create risk mitigation strategies.
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Security Tool & Technology Management
- Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and optimization of security tools used in the SOC.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of new security technologies to enhance SOC capabilities.
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Business Continuity & Crisis Management
- Lead the SOC's crisis response and business continuity efforts during major security incidents.
- Ensure the SOC has tested and effective incident recovery and response plans in place.
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Compliance & Legal Oversight
- Ensure SOC operations align with relevant regulatory and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001).
- Support audit preparations and ensure SOC maintains the necessary documentation for compliance reviews.
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Continuous Improvement & Metrics Reporting
- Lead post-incident reviews and trend analysis to improve SOC effectiveness and strengthen security posture.
- Budget & Resource Management
- Manage the SOC budget, ensuring the team has the tools, technology, and resources to operate effectively.
Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.