Cyber Security SOC Lead

4 days ago


Manama, Manama, Bahrain RESO Full time
Co-CEO & Co-Founder ZENDATA CYBER SECURITY, International Keynote Speaker, Managing Director Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Bahrain

Cyber Security Engineer – SOC Lead

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to lead and manage our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in SOC leadership, team management, threat intelligence, and incident response. This role is crucial for enhancing our cybersecurity posture, developing security strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regional regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. SOC Leadership & Team Management:
    1. Lead and manage a Security Operations Center (SOC) team, overseeing daily operations, incident response, and security monitoring.
    2. Develop and mentor SOC analysts, providing guidance and professional development opportunities.
    3. Implement SOC playbooks, escalation procedures, and incident response plans to optimize security operations.
    4. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration within the team.
    5. Oversee real-time monitoring of security events, ensuring timely detection, investigation, and remediation of security threats.
    6. Lead incident response efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate cyber threats.
    7. Perform root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to enhance security resilience.
    8. Utilize SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools to monitor and analyze security logs.
  2. Security Strategy & Compliance:
    1. Design and implement security frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and regional cybersecurity regulations.
    2. Ensure compliance with UAE or Bahrain-specific cybersecurity policies and data protection laws.
    3. Conduct security risk assessments, vulnerability management, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate risks.
    4. Collaborate with IT and business teams to strengthen security controls across the organization.
  3. Technical Expertise & Innovation:
    1. Configure, monitor, and manage security solutions, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, DLP, and cloud security tools.
    2. Stay updated on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends.
    3. Recommend and implement security automation tools to improve efficiency in SOC operations.
    4. Manage relationships with external cybersecurity vendors and service providers.

Requirements:

Must-Have:

  1. 4-5 years of experience leading a SOC team and managing cybersecurity teams.
  2. Strong expertise in SOC operations, threat intelligence, incident response, and digital forensics.
  3. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Azure Sentinel).
  4. Proficiency in security frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, MITRE ATT&CK.
  5. Experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network security technologies.
  6. Strong knowledge of compliance requirements in Bahrain or Abu Dhabi (e.g., NESA, SAMA, UAE Information Security Regulation).
  7. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred:

  1. Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or SOC-related certifications.
  2. Experience in OT/ICS Security (preferred for critical infrastructure environments).
  3. Proficiency in scripting & automation (Python, PowerShell) for security operations.

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about cybersecurity leadership and want to make an impact in Bahrain or Abu Dhabi, apply now: recruitment@zendata.security

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