Job Description
Apex Sentinel Solutions is a premier cybersecurity firm seeking a visionary leader to head our Security Operations Center (SOC). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for protecting our clients' digital assets from evolving cyber threats while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and vigilance.
As the Senior SOC Manager, you will oversee a team of elite analysts, manage security infrastructure, and drive strategic initiatives to enhance our threat detection capabilities. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a high-stakes environment, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary package (£70k-£90k).
- Flexible working arrangements and hybrid model.
- State-of-the-art cybersecurity tools and technology stack.
- Clear career progression and professional development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Lead SOC Operations: Manage the daily oversight of the 24/7 Security Operations Center, ensuring high availability and rapid response to security incidents.
- Incident Management: Lead the incident response planning and execution, coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders to mitigate threats effectively.
- Threat Hunting: Proactively hunt for advanced persistent threats (APTs) and vulnerabilities within the network infrastructure.
- Siem Management: Oversee the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of SIEM platforms to optimize alerting and reduce false positives.
- Risk Assessment: Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and GDPR standards.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and develop SOC analysts, conducting regular training sessions and performance reviews.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead capacity within a SOC environment.
- Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or CISA certification is highly required.
- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of network protocols, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and endpoint security solutions.
- Tools: Proficiency in SIEM tools (Splunk, LogRhythm, or QRadar) and automation scripting (Python or PowerShell).
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.