Manager Security Operations Center
About the role
The Manager Security Operations Center at IFS is responsible for leading and overseeing all activities of the Cloud Security Operations Center (CSOC) on a 24x7 basis. This strategic leadership role involves managing a team of security engineers and analysts, handling major security incidents, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvements in the organization's security posture. The role also includes developing and maintaining SOC processes, supporting audits and compliance assessments, and leading the adoption of AI-driven security operations. The position reports to the Director of Cloud Services and Security within the Product & Customer Organization (PCO). Candidates should have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of cloud security technologies, and experience in SOC or cybersecurity operations, including team management.
Must have
- A degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or Information Technology with 5+ years of Security Operations Center, Incident Response, or Cyber Security Operations experience including 2+ years in a team leadership or management role.
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Own the AI augmented SOC operating model
- Excellent stakeholder communication and executive reporting capabilities.
- Solid understanding of cloud security technologies and security architecture.
- Strong understanding of Security Operations Center functions and best practices.
- An ability to build strong relationships with internal teams, and senior leadership is essential
Nice to have
- ITSM knowledge will be an added advantage.
- Experience managing global or distributed SOC teams
- Experience supporting enterprise compliance programs and security audits.
- One combination of: CISSP/CISM/CEH /CCSK / Security+ or other similar qualifications.
- Any cloud security specific certification or other qualifications is an added advantage.
- Previous experience on any of cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
- Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and AI-driven security operations capabilities.
Technologies
- Azure
- CEH
- CISM
- CISSP
- Cloud Security
- CompTIA Security+
- Cybersecurity
- GCP
- IFS
- Threat Hunting
Highlights
IFS offers hybrid work opportunities and values flexibility to support diverse needs and lifestyles. The company emphasizes an inclusive, global, and diverse work environment. The role may require occasional on-site engagement but supports flexible work arrangements.
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