Senior Associate (Manager Security Ops Centre) Hybrid
S-RM is seeking a Senior Associate to work within the Cyber Security Team in Cape Town.
S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped some of the most demanding clients in the world solve some of their toughest information security challenges.
We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.
Working in Cyber at S-RM
Our Cyber Security division is the fastest-growing part of S-RM. The cyber sector is always evolving, and our Advisory, Ethical Hacking, and Incident Response practices are in more demand than ever.
If that sounds like your kind of team, we’d like to hear from you.
The role
As a Senior Associate (SOC Manager), you will deploy your cybersecurity expertise in a senior delivery role across our managed detection and response services. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, manage and develop a team of analysts, and ensure our clients’ security posture is maintained at the highest level.
Responsibilities:
- SOC Leadership: Manage the overall operations of the SOC, including staffing, training, and performance management of SOC analysts at all levels.
- Incident Management: Act as an escalation point and oversee the response to significant and/or complex security incidents.
- Reporting and Metrics: Develop and deliver regular reports on SOC performance, incidents, and security metrics to clients and senior leadership.
- Line Management: Take responsibility for day-to-day line management of the SOC team.
- Toolset Management: Ensure that security tools are optimally configured, updated, and aligned with industry best practices.
- Resource Management: Manage SOC resources, ensuring allocation for technology, staffing, and training.
- Risk Management: Collaborate with senior leadership and risk management teams.
- Participation in an OOH On-Call Rota: 1 week in every 4.
What we're looking for
- Qualifications: Experience is prioritized; academic qualifications are not essential. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GREM, CCNA, OSCP, Network+, and Security+ are beneficial.
- Experience: 5+ years in security operations, with at least 2 years in a junior leadership or management role.
- Approach: An investigative mindset and problem-solving capabilities.
- Technical Expertise: Experience with EDR and SIEM platforms.
- Incident Response: Expertise in managing and leading incident response efforts.
- Threat Intelligence: Knowledge of cyber threat actors and their tactics.
- Communication: Clear and concise communication skills.
The successful candidate must have permission to work in South Africa by the start of their employment.
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