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
  
  

Requirements

• 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