Security Operations Center (SOC) Functional Lead (Individual Contributor)
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Provide functional leadership and operational coordination for Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, including threat detection and incident response.
Lead high-severity incident response and continuous improvement initiatives across cybersecurity operations.
Guide SOC analysts, improve detection playbooks and tooling, and partner with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to enhance security posture.
Minimum Requirements
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, specifically in SOC operations, incident response, and detection engineering.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
Strong expertise with SIEM/SOAR platforms, threat detection, and incident response processes.
Work Experience Required: 10+ years in cybersecurity including senior individual contributor or functional/technical lead roles; Exposure to global SOC environments.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in senior individual contributor or technical/functional lead roles within global SOC environments, comfortable working with cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong in mentoring and guiding SOC analysts, driving scalable operational improvements and enhancing detection and incident response capabilities.
Skilled in managing governance, risk, and compliance requirements related to SOC operations and security frameworks.