MIDDLE MANAGEMENT POSITION - IT SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER (SOC)

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our Client, a Karachi based company, seeks to appoint experienced and seasoned professionals for the following role:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) with a relentless commitment to upholding the highest cybersecurity standards
• Formulate and execute robust security policies and procedures, adapting to the dynamic cybersecurity landscape
• Continuously evaluate and refine strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats
• Orchestrate incident response activities with precision, fostering seamless collaboration with relevant stakeholders to swiftly mitigate and recover from security incidents
• Maintain a vigilant stance by actively monitoring and staying abreast of emerging cybersecurity threats and trends
• Proactively develop and implement measures to preemptively address potential risks
• Forge strategic partnerships with cross-functional teams, working collaboratively to fortify the organization's overall security posture
• Function as a leader and mentor within the cybersecurity domain, cultivating a high-performance team of professionals
• Provide guidance, support continuous learning, and empower the team to excel in safeguarding the organization against evolving threats

Education

• Minimum 16 years of education, preferably, Master's from a renowned and HEC recognized university or institution/equivalent foreign degree holder institution, preferably with majors in Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum 6-8 years of professional experience, preferably in a large national/multinational organization with at least 2-6 years of related functional experience in a similar role at an equivalent position.

Requirements

• Advanced certifications in (CISSP, CISM, etc.) will be an added advantage
• Proven experience in a senior-level cybersecurity role, preferably within a SOC environment
• Profound knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, tools, and best practices
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Aptitude for making critical decisions under pressure and effective response to security incidents
• Track record of managing and leading a diverse team

Age

• The candidate should be preferably not more than 40 years of age as of the last date of submission of application.