Security Operations Center (SOC) Functional Lead (Individual Contributor)

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Role Summary  

The   Security Operations Center ( SOC )   Functional Lead is a senior individual contributor who provides functional leadership, technical direction, and operational oversight for SOC capabilities. The role focuses on strengthening threat detection, incident response, and continuous improvement across cybersecurity operations.  

This role requires strong   expertise   in SOC operations, incident response, detection engineering, and security platforms, along with the ability to influence stakeholders, guide analysts, and deliver scalable operational improvements.  

Core Responsibilities  

Provide functional leadership and operational coordination for SOC activities  

Lead high-severity incident response, threat detection, and continuous improvement initiatives  

Guide analysts, improve playbooks and detection content, and enhance SOC processes and tooling  

Partner with IT, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture  

Track key operational metrics and support governance, risk, and compliance requirements  

Key Requirements  

Strong   expertise   in SOC operations, incident response, SIEM/SOAR, and threat detection  

Ability to provide functional leadership, mentor analysts, and lead cross-functional initiatives  

Strong communication , stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills  

Understanding of security frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements  

Education  

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field  

Experience  

10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including SOC operations, incident response, and detection engineering  

Experience in senior individual contributor, technical lead, or functional lead roles  

Exposure   global SOC environment  

Certifications (Preferred)  

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent  

GIAC (GCIA, GCED, GCIH)  

Microsoft SC-200 / AZ-500 or equivalent  

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Eligible: Yes

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