SOC Director

The SOC Director is tasked with managing and leading Obrela’s SOC Centers located in Athens and Europe, reporting directly to the VP of MSS. The role entails upholding our high professional and operational standards, leading operational teams to ensure effective delivery of our services, and most importantly, handling critical security incidents in collaboration with Obrela’s incident response team.

Responsibilities comprise being the primary point of contact with our clients and assume responsibility for our overall service level performance, identify and manage gaps in the level of visibility in terms of security, administer SOC resources and promote project visibility in the client organization.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced candidate with passion for cyber security, self-motivated, displaying adaptability and commitment to excellence in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of effective security operations strategies to safeguard our clients’ assets and data.
• Manage and coordinate our global teams of SOC professionals, including incident response teams, threat intelligence analysts, and vulnerability assessors.
• Direct and oversee incident response activities, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership teams and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on security risks and recommendations.
• Foster collaboration and teamwork within the SOC team to achieve common goals aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate with Client’s teams for threat containment, incident eradication, system patching, and defensive security infrastructure implementations where needed.
• Engage with external agencies / regulatory bodies for threat intelligence sharing & gathering.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to enhance SOC capabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Mentor and develop staff to enhance their skills and capabilities in security operations and incident response.
• Continuously evaluate and improve SOC processes and technologies to enhance the organization's security posture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a SOC Manager is mandatory.
• Proven track record of 7+ years in any combination of roles as a Security Operations Analyst, Incident Responder, Forensic Examiner, or Security Architect/Administrator.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Experience performing security investigations using various EDR Platforms, SEIM Technologies, NDR, PCAPS, Firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.
• Experience working with and developing cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience in security operations and incident response, preferably in a regulated environment.
• Strong technical expertise in incident response planning and management, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GIAC certifications, CREST certifications, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor are desirable.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Personal Attributes:

• Analytical mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Team player with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
• Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities and certifications.
• Flexible work schedule and semi-remote work options.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.