Full-Time Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead

Western Digital is hiring a remote Full-Time Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead. The career level for this job opening is Senior Manager and is accepting USA based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Western Digital

Job Title

Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Senior Manager

Locations Accepted

USA

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead our cybersecurity defense team. As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the SOC, ensuring the effective detection, investigation, and response to security incidents. You will work closely with other cybersecurity teams, IT departments, and senior leadership to protect our organization's assets and data from cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Management: Lead and manage a team of SOC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders. Develop and maintain SOC processes, playbooks, and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent and effective response to security incidents. Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the SOC team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
  • Incident Management: Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events to detect and respond to potential threats. Ensure timely and effective response to security incidents, including root cause analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery. Coordinate with other departments during major incidents, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
  • Operational Excellence: Continuously improve SOC operations by evaluating and implementing new tools, technologies, and methodologies. Ensure SOC coverage 24/7 through effective staffing and on-call rotations. Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of SOC operations and drive continuous improvement.
  • Threat Intelligence & Analysis: Integrate threat intelligence into SOC operations, ensuring that the team is aware of and prepared for emerging threats. Oversee the creation and refinement of detection rules, ensuring they are aligned with the latest threat landscape. Lead efforts to identify gaps in monitoring and develop strategies to enhance detection capabilities.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment on security strategies and initiatives. Communicate SOC performance, threat landscape insights, and incident response outcomes to senior leadership and other stakeholders. Collaborate with external partners and industry peers to stay informed of the latest security trends and best practices.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure SOC operations comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices. Participate in audits, assessments, and reviews to ensure the organization's security posture is robust and compliant. Work with the risk management team to assess and mitigate security risks.

Qualifications
Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency with SIEM tools, EDR solutions (Defender, CrowdStrike), and other security monitoring technologies.
  • Knowledge of network and endpoint security, threat intelligence, and incident response methodologies.
  • Experience with scripting or programming languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC), Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), or similar.
  • Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements related to cybersecurity.

Soft Skills:

  • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Pragmatic problem solver and organizational
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Ability to make critical decisions under pressure and in complex situations.
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
  • Prior experience in a global or large-scale SOC environment.

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead at Western Digital is 9th of November 2024 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ USA ] applicants. .

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