Description:
Experience and Skills required:
- Previous experience in outsourcing and managing Security Operations Center (SOC) functions, SIEM tools, log correlation, and incident management processes. Prior experience in working with managed security services providers (MSSPs) and coordinating security operations across multiple stakeholders.
- Expertise in incident response, including planning, execution, and conducting test drills to ensure organizational readiness.
- Familiarity with Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and its integration with security operations.
- Experience in providing security advisory services, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations.
- Good understanding of Active Directory, Servers, Cloud technologies, Networking, Endpoint security, Email security, Office 365, and perimeter security.
- Previously assessed, developed, implemented, operationalized, and documented comprehensive security technologies and processes.
Minimum Qualifications:
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A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a relevant discipline.
- Mandatory certifications in IT Windows Server/Active Directory, CCNA, and EC-Council CEH or Certified SOC analyst equivalent certifications in incident response and security operations.
- Relevant SOC certification, such as Certified SOC Analyst, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA).
- Experience
- Around 5-7 years of relevant experience in IT, network, or systems administration, with a focus on information security.
- Minimum 4 years in a similar role, managing or coordinating SOC operations and working with MSSPs