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SOC Manager

Posted on Dec 26, 2025

Title

SOC Manager

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Jan 30, 2026

City

Islamabad

Responsibilities

Summary of Job Profile:

The SOC Manager leads the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, ensuring the organization’s security posture is effectively monitored, analyzed, and defended. This individual oversees incident detection, response, and escalation processes, manages SOC analysts across tiers, and ensures continuous improvement of SOC workflows, tools, and threat intelligence capabilities. The SOC Manager also collaborates with IT, Security, and business stakeholders to enforce proactive security measures and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of the SOC, ensuring effective monitoring of security events and alerts from SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security tools.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts (Tier 1 and Tier 2) and serve as an escalation point for complex incidents.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve incident response processes, playbooks, and workflows.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews, identifying lessons learned and implementing process improvements.
  • Ensure timely containment, remediation, and reporting of security incidents.
  • Monitor SOC metrics, KPIs, and team performance, identifying areas for training and optimization.
  • Collaborate with IT, risk, and business teams on threat mitigation, vulnerability management, and security policy enforcement.
  • Maintain awareness of emerging threats, attack vectors, and security trends to enhance SOC effectiveness.
  • Lead initiatives for threat hunting, automation of repetitive tasks, and tuning of security tools to reduce false positives.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
  • Manage vendor relationships related to SOC tools and technologies.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) required to successfully perform the job:

Knowledge:

  • Deep understanding of SOC operations, cybersecurity threats, and incident response methodologies.
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, firewalls, and other security monitoring tools.
  • Familiarity with operating system security (Windows, Linux) and network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S).
  • Knowledge of malware behavior, attack vectors, and threat intelligence sources
  • Awareness of relevant compliance and regulatory requirements.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in analyzing and correlating complex security events across multiple sources.
  • Ability to manage and mentor SOC teams effectively.
  • Skilled in incident response coordination and post-incident analysis.
  • Experience with scripting/automation (Python, PowerShell) for SOC processes.
  • Strong communication, reporting, and documentation skills

Abilities:

  • Ability to make quick, informed decisions during security incidents.
  • Ability to develop, enforce, and improve SOC processes and workflows.
  • Ability to balance operational priorities with strategic initiatives.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team in high-pressure situations.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for the position:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field
  • Master’s degree or advanced certifications are a plus.
  • 5-6 years in a SOC or cybersecurity operations environment, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Relevant security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA CySA+, Security+, or CEH

Competencies required to successfully perform the job:

Technical Competencies

Behavioral/General Competencies

1. Experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other enterprise security tools

2. Experience in incident detection, response, threat hunting, and SOC management

3. SOC operations and monitoring

1. Leadership and team management

2. Effective communication (verbal and written)

3. Analytical thinking and problem-solving

4. Decision-making under pressure

Benefits

  • Excellent Salary
  • Fuel Allowance
  • Internet Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Annual Leaves
  • Provident Fund
  • EOBI
  • Annual Bonus