Cyber Security Shift Lead

Cyber Security Shift Lead

Cyber Security Senior Specialist

About the Role:

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Shift Lead to join our Security Operations Center (SOC) team. In this role, you’ll lead a team of analysts to ensure the security of our systems, networks, and data. You’ll be the main point of contact for security incidents during your shift, collaborating with teams to identify risks and enhance security strategies.

This role requires working in a 24/7 shift rotation, including weekends. It’s a great opportunity to make a direct impact on the company’s security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage SOC analysts during shifts, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently.
• Act as the main point of contact for security incidents during the shift, providing guidance and escalating issues as needed.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents, including data breaches and cyber-attacks.
• Ensure smooth handovers between shifts, including preparing shift reports and incident summaries.
• Oversee security event monitoring and identify potential threats or vulnerabilities.
• Manage the escalation process for incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Coordinate incident responses, including communication with stakeholders, documentation, and follow-up.
• Provide mentoring, training, and guidance to SOC analysts to foster continuous learning and improvement.
• Maintain and update SOC processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Track and report performance metrics related to SOC activities.
• Identify areas for improvement in SOC processes and technologies.

Who We’re Looking For:

A skilled IT professional with a passion for cybersecurity and experience in managing SOC teams.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Security, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity, particularly in security analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and threat hunting.
  • Familiarity with security tools such as IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint protection, proxy, cloud security, and vulnerability scanners.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of security best practices, tools, and techniques (firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with security incident response, forensics, and threat hunting.
  • Strong understanding of IT systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and internet protocols (HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong leadership, team management, and task planning skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks or incidents concurrently.
  • Knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure.
  • Familiarity with common security controls (firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS) and incident response processes.

Preferred Certifications:
Industry certifications are a plus (e.g., CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GSEC, or similar).

Additional Information:
This role operates in a 24/7 shift rotation, including weekends, to ensure continuous security monitoring.