Are you a seasoned Security professional with experience managing a SOC team? Do you want to work with an exciting and rapidly growing organisation in the Cyber Security space? I am working with an exciting Technology & Managed Services provider looking for a SOC Manager to lead a team and improve the effectiveness of the Security Operations department.  
 

Job Responsibilities for the SOC Manager

• Coordinate and monitor the successful delivery of SOC, Managed Detection & Response services to clients
• Lead a team of up to 12 L1 & L2 Analysts
• Lead on training and development for the SOC & MDR Team
• Oversee the creation, improvement and implementation of processes to improve the overall security posture of the SOC Services
• Oversee the progress of MDR content development
• Act as an escalation point for Incidents working with the wider MDR team
• Create and implement playbooks for the SOC
• Act as a communication point for clients with relation to MDR services ensuring knowledge of their current security posture and how to improve
• Keep up to date with Cyber Security developments and innovations

Desirable Skills & Experience for the SOC Manager

• Proven experience working in and leading SOC or MDR teams
• Experience managing, coaching and mentoring SOC teams
• Technical background with experience managing Security Incidents
• Strong process improvement experience in a SOC or MDR environment
• Experience creating and implementing playbooks for Security
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills both written and verbal
• In depth knowledge of Cyber attacks and techniques
• Knowledge of SIEM tools such as QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel or ArcSight is beneficial
• Security certifications are desirable