SOC Manager

Job Description

Job Title: SOC Manager Company: AKATI Sekurity The Role AKATI Sekurity is seeking a strategic and highly technical SOC Manager to lead our 24/7 Security Operations Center. This is a senior leadership role for an individual who can combine deep technical expertise in security operations with proven team management capabilities. You will be responsible for the overall direction, performance, and maturation of our SOC, ensuring the timely detection, analysis, and response to sophisticated cyber threats while acting as a key security partner to our clients. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Lead, mentor, and manage a 24/7/365 team of SOC analysts (Tier 1-3). Drive team performance, ensuring adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Oversee incident response activities, acting as a senior escalation point for critical security incidents involving network infrastructure, and other enterprise systems. Technical Operations & Strategy Direct the SOC's threat management program, including threat modeling, intelligence integration (e.g., MISP), and the development of advanced detection use cases. Oversee the SIEM/SOAR platform strategy, guiding the architecture, integration, and optimization of tools to enhance detection and response capabilities. Ensure the SOC's operational readiness by maturing processes based on frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain. Client Management & Reporting Act as the primary technical liaison between the SOC and client stakeholders. Develop and present clear, insightful reports, dashboards, and metrics on SOC operations, security posture, and incident trends to client leadership. Required Qualifications & Experience Experience: 5-7 years in Security Operations, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management capacity (e.g., SOC Lead, SOC Manager). SIEM Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of SIEM technology and architecture, with hands-on experience managing at least two enterprise-grade platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel). Security Frameworks: Deep understanding of modern security frameworks and concepts, including MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, SOAR, and UEBA. Technical Breadth: Strong foundational knowledge of networking, operating systems, WAF, malware detection, large enterprise platform builds, and threat intelligence platforms. Leadership: Proven ability to lead, discipline, and motivate a technical team, with experience managing performance and adhering to strict client SLAs. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical teams and non-technical executive stakeholders. Preferred Security Certifications One or more of the following are highly desirable: CISSP, CISM, CISA, OSCP, OSCE, CEH. To Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@akati.com