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We are looking for a Security Operations Center Lead to play a pivotal role in monitoring and analyzing security events, detecting, and responding to potential security threats.
✅ Responsibilities:
✔ Team leadership and management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SOC analysts across different levels (L1, L2, L3).
- Manage shift schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage of security monitoring and incident response.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback and training opportunities.
✔ Security monitoring and incident response:
- Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
- Direct and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
✔ Threat intelligence and analysis:
- Stay updated with the latest threat landscape and ensure the SOC team is informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
✔ Process and procedure development:
- Develop, implement, and refine SOC processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of SOC documentation, including incident reports, runbooks, and operational guidelines.
✔ Collaboration and communication:
- Collaborate with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage and incident management.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management, about security incidents and their impact.
✔ Continuous improvement:
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within the SOC.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
- Stay informed about the latest advancements in security technologies and recommend enhancements to SOC tools and practices.
✅ Requirements:
✔ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
✔ Proven experience in incident detection and response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.
✔ Deep understanding of security information and event management (SIEM) tools and other security technologies.
✔ Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security architecture.
✔ Experience with threat hunting and advanced threat detection techniques.
✔ Excellent leadership and team management skills.
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
✔ Effective communication and presentation skills.
✔ Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
✅ Nice to have:
✔ A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is a plus.
✔ Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI DSS, GDPR, and others is a plus.
✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
✔ Snacks in the Office.
✔ 24 days of vacation per year.
✔ Attractive office location and facilities.
✔ Medical insurance.
✔ Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the Company).
✔ Languages classes (partially paid by the Company).
✔ Social Club of the Company.
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What We Do
BrainRocket is a software development company and digital solutions provider.
We have created over 40 cutting-edge products across 20 different markets.
With over 1,300 talented minds and offices in Cyprus, Malta and Portugal, our team is determined to create groundbreaking ideas and products.
To achieve this, we focus on creating a supportive culture that encourages both personal and professional growth within a positive and welcoming environment