Security Operations Center (SOC) Incident Response Executive

Executive - Consulting Implementation

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•        Lead the investigation and response to complex security incidents, including advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware outbreaks, and insider threats

•        Liaison between SOC and customer Incident response team to handle complex incidents

•        Document security incidents, investigative findings, and remediation activities in accordance with established incident response procedures and protocols

•        Suggest SIEM rule finetuning to reduce false positive alerts

•        Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs)

•        Perform quality review of the alerts handled by L1 and L2

•        Track KPIs and create dashboards for executive briefing

•        Provide guidance and mentorship to junior SOC analysts, imparting knowledge and best practices in incident detection, analysis, and response. Conduct training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills and capabilities of SOC team

•       Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

•       Experience: 4+ years of experience in  SOC operations, incident response, and threat hunting. Experience in CrowdStrike SIEM and EDR preferred.

•       Certifications (Preferred): Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, GCIH, or similar.

•       Problem-Solving Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

•       Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Work Environment:

•       Typically works in a security operations center.

•       May require shift work to provide 24/7 monitoring.

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Experience Level

Executive Level