SOC Lead Engineer

IKH is a leading Software & Robotics Solutions company operating internationally. Within just a couple of years, our team grew up more than 80%, we moved into a new spacious and modern office, and we kicked off 2025 with several new and exciting projects in digital transformation, custom software and robotics.

We are now looking for a SOC Lead Engineer with strong technical skills and solid working experience to work in new outsourced challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire SOC team, ensuring effective coverage, resource allocation and budgeting
• Develop and maintain SOC policies, procedures, and playbooks to ensure consistent and effective incident response for clients
• Oversee the lifecycle of all security incidents, ensuring thorough investigation, resolution, and documentation is done properly
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, providing updates on security operations and incident response activities
• Implement, manage and fine-tune SOC technologies and tools, ensuring they are up-to-date and effective in detecting and responding to threats on time
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure SOC effectiveness and drive continuous improvement
• Conduct regular threat assessments and risk analyses to inform SOC strategies and priorities
• Ensure ongoing professional development for SOC team through training programs and certifications
• Identify and implement improvements to SOC processes, workflows, and technologies to enhance overall SOC capabilities
• Maintain awareness of the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques to keep the SOC ahead of potential attackers
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards related to cybersecurity and incident response

Requirements

• Over 6 years of working experience as a SOC analyst of all tiers
• Higher degree (Bachelor or Master) in Information Security or Computer Science
• Extensive experience in managing SOC operations and leading security teams
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and incident response methodologies
• Strong knowledge of SOC tools and technologies and their integration
• Strong capability to develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and playbooks
• Sound leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication skills for interaction with clients, executives, and technical staff
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with regulatory compliance and cybersecurity standards

• Ability to provide constructive feedback to team members and ensuring their professional growth
  
  Nice-to-have competencies:
  

• Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, CSIH, ECIH, or other relevant certifications
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation in a security context
• Knowledge of emerging security technologies and trends
• Ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC
• Experience in crisis management and business continuity planning
• Knowledge on malware analysis and reverse engineering basics
  

Benefits

• An attractive salary package
• Private health insurance plan
• Career development and growth opportunities
• An amazing private & open-office workspace in Athens
• Continuous training via personalized seminars
• Stable and enjoyable working environment