Cybersecurity Analyst - SMP Saudi Aramco

We are seeking a highly experienced Cybersecurity Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead to join our team. The SOC Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations and ensuring the organization's security posture is maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Leading a team of ITHRA SOC analysts and engineers in the detection, investigation, and response to security incidents

·        Lead and develop a well-trained ITHRA SOC Team with core competencies necessary to detect, investigate, response, manage risk, stay ahead of security threats or position team to effectively mitigate risk

·        Monitoring, analyzing, and detecting security events and incidents

·        Analyze and evaluate network, system, and security alerts performing triage to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact, identifying the specific vulnerability

·        Actively participate in decision making with leadership and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions

·        Developing, implementing, and maintaining security policies, procedures, and standards

·        Overseeing the use of security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, and firewalls

·        Collaborating with other teams to develop and implement incident response plans

·        Communicating with senior management and stakeholders regarding security incidents and remediation efforts

·        Keeping abreast of new security threats and technologies and incorporating them into the organization's security posture

·        Establish and maintain training plans and conduct ongoing training of ITHRA SOC staff

·        Providing guidance and mentorship to the ITHRA SOC team members

·        Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related field

·        Certification by one of these organizations (SANS, Offensive Security, eLearn Security)

·        Minimum of 5 years of experience in the information security field, SOC lead or management role

·        Well versed with Security operations, Intrusion detection and incident handling

·        Security monitoring experience with one or more SIEM technologies

·        Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and processes used within a SOC to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

·        Strong communication, writing and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills with the ability with the ability to prioritize and execute in a methodical and disciplined manner, as well as to set and manage expectations with stakeholders and team members.

·        Strong understanding of security threats and technologies

·        Experience with network and host-based security tools

·        Experience with incident response procedures and regulations

·        Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·        Strong communication and leadership skills

·        Strong leadership and team management skills