As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager at Deriv, you’ll be based in our bustling office in Dubai’s Business Bay. Dubai, with its striking skyline, luxurious lifestyle, and vibrant cultural scene, offers an exciting and dynamic environment for both work and leisure. Picture yourself
at the heart of Deriv’s global operations, leading our SOC activities and collaborating with a diverse, talented team.
Dubai combines cosmopolitan living with rich cultural experiences, making it an ideal location for those seeking both adventure and balance. As part of our Dubai team, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and managing our SOC, ensuring the security and integrity of Deriv’s digital assets across the globe.
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Your challenges and mission
Shape the future of our SOC. Your mission is to establish and execute a comprehensive SOC strategy that identifies, prevents, detects, and responds to complex cyber threats. You’ll ensure the highest levels of availability, integrity, and confidentiality of critical assets and data in a constantly evolving threat landscape.
Build a dream team. Recruit, mentor, and retain talented SOC engineers and security analysts from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Build a collaborative and high-performing team culture that promotes continuous learning, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across multiple geographies and time zones.
Master the tools of the trade. Manage, maintain, and possibly develop our own security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence feeds. Your expertise will ensure we stay ahead of emerging threats with cutting-edge solutions.
Design for resilience. Ensure issues only happen once. Design, implement, and continuously improve security incident management processes, procedures, and workflows to minimize the impact of security incidents on the business and its customers.
Requirements
13+ years of work experience with over 5 years in SOC management: Proven track record in leading and managing Security Operations Centers, ensuring effective incident response and continuous monitoring.
Deep knowledge of cybersecurity operations: Strong understanding of SOC workflows, including incident detection, response, and mitigation strategies.
Technical proficiency: Expertise in SIEM tools (such as Splunk, ArcSight, DataDog, or QRadar), intrusion detection/prevention systems, firewall management, and threat intelligence platforms.
Calm under pressure: Ability to maintain composure and lead the team effectively during security incidents and high-stress situations.
Relevant certifications: Holding certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent is highly desirable and demonstrates your commitment to the field.
Strong leadership and team management skills: Proven ability to mentor, train, and lead a diverse team of security analysts and engineers.
Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex security issues and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Continuous learning mindset: A passion for staying updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
What’s good to have
Work experience in roles such as development and scripting, system administration and security automation, network/cloud security, or security researcher.
Benefits
Market-based salary
Annual performance bonus
Medical insurance
Housing and transportation allowance
Casual dress code
Work permit
A chance to work with top talent from across the globe (70+ nationalities)
