Lead Cybersecurity Operations

Job Summary We are looking for a Lead Cybersecurity Operations with 03 years of working experience to join our Cybersecurity team.

Responsibilities

Lead daily SOC operations including log analysis, threat hunting, intrusion detection, and real-time incident response.

Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of security tools.

Manage and supervise Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) processes; ensure timely mitigation and patching of identified threats.

Provide technical mentorship and training to junior analysts and interns; guide their tasks and learning progression.

Serve as a communication bridge between the SOC and development / stakeholder teams, ensuring application security is integrated during the SDLC.

Conduct root cause analysis and forensics in case of major incidents or data breaches.

Ensure compliance with industry standards and certifications (e.g., ISO / IEC 27001 : 2022, EC-Council CIH).

Prepare executive-level incident reports, dashboards, and status updates for upper management.

Develop and implement awareness campaigns and internal security training programs.

Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the existing cybersecurity infrastructure.

Required Skills

Strong expertise in SOC operations, including log analysis, threat hunting, intrusion detection, and incident response.

Hands-on experience with security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS / IPS, vulnerability scanners, and forensic tools.

In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as ISO / IEC 27001 : 2022 and CIH, with proven compliance implementation experience.

Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills, with the ability to manage teams, coordinate across departments, and deliver executive-level reporting.

Experience

Minimum : 03 years

Education / Qualification

Minimum : Bachelors of Science in Cybersecurity or relevant field.

Location

Islamabad

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