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