Cybersecurity Operations Lead

YOUR TASKS

The Cybersecurity Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day management and strategic direction of the organization's cybersecurity operations team. This role entails ensuring robust security operations, proactive threat management, incident response, and continuous improvement of security frameworks and processes to protect organizational assets.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Cybersecurity Operations team, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for cybersecurity operations aligned with organizational objectives.
• Oversee the Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, ensuring efficient threat detection, monitoring, analysis, and incident response.
• Manage incident response processes, coordinating across internal and external stakeholders during cybersecurity incidents.
• Ensure effective vulnerability management, penetration testing, and proactive threat hunting activities.
• Maintain and enhance cybersecurity tools, technologies, and frameworks to protect against emerging threats.
• Regularly report on cybersecurity operations status, metrics, incident outcomes, and threat intelligence to senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security operations best practices into wider IT and business operations.
• Keep abreast of evolving cybersecurity threats and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and best practices.
• Facilitate cybersecurity awareness and training programs for staff and stakeholders.