SOC Manager

Posted 06 November 2024
Salary €75000.00 - €85000.00 per annum
LocationBarcelona
Job type Permanent
Discipline Cyber Security
ReferenceBBBH37507
ContactHarry Felton

Job description

Conexus are currently partnered with a global Pharmaceutical client, who are currently searching for a talented SOC Manager to join them on a permanent basis in Barcelona or Madrid.

They are seeking a seasoned Security Operations Centre (SOC) Manager to drive security monitoring, detection, and response improvements. This role will involve collaboration with international IT teams and oversight of a managed SOC security service.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and optimize SOC operations and threat management with a product-focused approach, collaborating with global IT teams and managed service providers.
  • Design, enhance, and implement processes for security alert and incident detection, investigation, and response, utilizing technologies like SIEM, XDR/SOAR, and IDPs.
  • Oversee incident response, forensics, documentation, and reporting.
  • Develop business-centric security metrics for SOC services and refine threat management processes to detect and mitigate cyber threats.
  • Provide guidance and training to IT teams on security alerts, incidents, and crisis management processes.
  • Facilitate cybersecurity simulations and tabletop exercises across corporate, production, and office locations.
  • Support the creation and delivery of security education and training programs, leveraging insights from incidents.

Candidate Profile:

  • University degree in Information Security, IT, or related field. Security certifications (e.g., ISC2, ISACA, SANS) are beneficial.
  • 10+ years in IT, with 5+ years in security operations, ideally within manufacturing. Strong knowledge of security tech, including firewalls, EDR/EPP, network segmentation, and vulnerability management.
  • Familiarity with OT security (ICS/OT environment) is highly desirable.
  • Competency in cyber threat analysis, incident response, and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
  • Project and program management skills, with the ability to deliver on deadlines and strategic goals.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in English (German is a plus).
  • Ability to work independently in a remote, matrixed organisation and manage multiple priorities.

If this role could be of interest, please respond with your latest CV.