SOC Manager (Security Operations Center Manager) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Location

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Category

• Information Technology (IT) & Software
• Security & Defence
• Banking & Insurance
• Legal & Compliance

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced SOC Manager to lead and oversee enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC) functions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This opportunity is ideal for cybersecurity leaders with extensive experience managing security operations teams, incident response programs, and enterprise security monitoring environments within complex and highly regulated organizations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving cybersecurity operations, strengthening threat detection and response capabilities, and ensuring effective security governance across enterprise environments. This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership capability, and operational excellence in managing large-scale cybersecurity programs.

This position offers exceptional career growth opportunities through exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations, advanced security technologies, threat management initiatives, and strategic security leadership responsibilities. Professionals with a passion for cybersecurity leadership, operational excellence, and continuous professional development are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day Security Operations Center (SOC) activities.
• Develop and implement SOC operational strategies, processes, and best practices.
• Oversee security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities.
• Manage cybersecurity analysts, engineers, and operational security teams.
• Ensure timely identification, investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement of security operations and incident response capabilities.
• Utilize Splunk and other security monitoring tools to enhance visibility and threat detection.
• Oversee Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) security controls.
• Develop operational metrics, reporting dashboards, and executive-level security reports.
• Collaborate with business, technology, compliance, and risk management teams.
• Support cybersecurity governance, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and operational maturity improvements.
• Lead security incident management and crisis response activities when required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of total professional experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience working within Security Operations Center (SOC) environments.
• Proven managerial experience leading cybersecurity operations teams.
• Strong expertise in Splunk administration, monitoring, and security analytics.
• Extensive experience with Incident Response (IR) processes and security operations.
• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM).
• Experience managing enterprise cybersecurity operations and security programs.
• Strong understanding of threat detection, threat intelligence, and security monitoring methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and crisis management capabilities.

Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

Benefits

• Yearly renewable contract opportunity.
• Leadership role within enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Exposure to advanced security technologies and threat management programs.
• Opportunity to manage and develop high-performing cybersecurity teams.
• Collaborative and security-focused work environment.

Career Growth

• Strengthen executive-level cybersecurity leadership capabilities.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale security operations and governance programs.
• Enhance expertise in SOC management, incident response, and cyber defense strategies.
• Build long-term career opportunities in cybersecurity leadership and security management.
• Expand professional development through involvement in strategic security initiatives.

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