Job Description
About the job 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.