Head of SOC - Consultancy

Are you passionate about IT security and looking for a leadership opportunity in a fast-paced environment? We seeking a SOC Manager to lead our client's Security Operations Center team in EMEA. This role involves managing security operations, reducing the impact of incidents for European and UK customers, and ensuring smooth business operations.

• Lead a team of skilled Security Analysts delivering world-class service
• Drive post-incident reviews, ensuring lessons learned are applied
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and oversight to your team to tackle complex security challenges

 If you're ready to make an impact and lead a dynamic team, this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and oversee the SOC team, ensuring all customers receive top-tier service
• Manage and mentor Security Analysts while guiding post-incident reviews
• Lead complex event investigations and incident response activities
• Ensure key security operations actions address customer needs and requirements
• Monitor and analyse security events, escalating incidents as needed
• Conduct threat hunting, identifying suspicious activity from intelligence feeds and toolsets
• Collaborate with IT teams to help them address security concerns without impacting business operations
• Maintain awareness of the evolving threat landscape

Skills/Must Have:

• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
• Advanced knowledge of intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM software, and network protocols
• Experience with Mac OS, Windows, and Unix systems
• Strong ability to analyse event logs and recognize cyber intrusion/attack signs
• Strong communication skills, able to present technical topics clearly
• Ability to create security signatures and work with tools like Wireshark, TCP Dump, and Splunk
• Familiarity with:
• SIEM
• Packet Analysis
• SSL Decryption
• Malware Detection
• HIDS/NIDS
• Network Monitoring Tools
• Web Security Gateway
• Email Security
• Data Loss Prevention
• Encryption and more

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on SOC experience

Salary & Benefits:

• €120,000 - €140,000 base salary
• Opportunity to work in a leading cybersecurity company
• Lead a talented, globally distributed team in a dynamic environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities