Head of Information Security (Security Operations)

Job Summary:

The Head of Information Security for Security Operations is responsible for protecting the organization's digital assets by leading the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). This role focuses on the proactive and reactive elements of cybersecurity, including threat intelligence, monitoring, incident response, and digital forensics. The incumbent will build and mentor a team of analysts and engineers to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real-time.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mature the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), including SIEM management, threat hunting, and alert triage.
Develop and implement the incident response plan, leading the response to major security incidents.
Oversee vulnerability management programs, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking.
Manage the Cyber Threat Intelligence program to anticipate and mitigate emerging threats.
Direct digital forensics and root cause analysis for security breaches.
Develop and maintain security monitoring use cases and playbooks for SOC analysts.
Manage key security operations technologies (SIEM, EDR, SOAR, etc.) and vendor relationships.
Report on security posture, incident metrics, and key risk indicators to the CISO.

Qualifications and Experience:

10+ years in information security, with 5+ years in a leadership role within a SOC or incident response team.
Deep technical knowledge of SIEM platforms, EDR tools, network forensics, and malware analysis.
Expertise in incident response frameworks (e.g., NIST SP 800-61) and threat intelligence platforms.
Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent.

Head of Information Security (Security Operations) jobs

Head of Information Security (Security Operations)