BrainRocket is a software development company and digital solutions provider. The company has created over 65 cutting-edge products spanning 20 different markets. Our team of around 700 tech-savvy professionals successfully deliver scalable projects that are custom-made to the customers’ needs. We also strive to create a culture centered around personal and professional growth for employees, in a positive and welcoming environment.
We are looking for a Security Operations Center Lead to play a pivotal role in monitoring and analyzing security events, detecting, and responding to potential security threats.
✅ Responsibilities:
✔ Team leadership and management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of SOC analysts across different levels (L1, L2, L3).
- Manage shift schedules to ensure 24/7 coverage of security monitoring and incident response.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback and training opportunities.
✔ Security monitoring and incident response:
- Oversee the monitoring of security alerts and events from various sources including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and other security tools.
- Direct and coordinate incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
- Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks.
✔ Threat intelligence and analysis:
- Stay updated with the latest threat landscape and ensure the SOC team is informed about emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
✔ Process and procedure development:
- Develop, implement, and refine SOC processes and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct regular reviews and updates of SOC documentation, including incident reports, runbooks, and operational guidelines.
✔ Collaboration and communication:
- Collaborate with other IT and security teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage and incident management.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive management, about security incidents and their impact.
✔ Continuous improvement:
- Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements within the SOC.
- Conduct post-incident reviews and root cause analysis to prevent the recurrence of similar incidents.
- Stay informed about the latest advancements in security technologies and recommend enhancements to SOC tools and practices.
✅ Requirements:
✔ Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC or cybersecurity role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
✔ Proven experience in incident detection and response, threat intelligence, and security monitoring.
✔ Deep understanding of security information and event management (SIEM) tools and other security technologies.
✔ Strong knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security architecture.
✔ Experience with threat hunting and advanced threat detection techniques.
✔ Excellent leadership and team management skills.
✔ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
✔ Effective communication and presentation skills.
✔ Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
✅ Nice to have:
✔ A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field is a plus.
✔ Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as ISO27001, ISO27701, PCI DSS, GDPR, and others is a plus.
✅ We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
🧑🏻💻 Learning and development opportunities and interesting challenging tasks.
📝 Official employment in accordance with the laws of Cyprus and the EU, registration of family members.
✈️ Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for 2 weeks).
🏋️♂️ Company fitness corner in the office for employees.
📚 Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for the cost of language classes.
🎁 Birthday celebration present.
🏝 Time for proper rest and 24 working days of Annual Vacation.
🍲 Breakfasts and lunches in the office (partially paid by the company).
Join BrainRocket and rock with us! 🚀