job description
Are you a seasoned cybersecurity professional ready to lead the charge in digital defense? Trust Recruit is seeking a strategic and hands-on SOC Manager to oversee our Security Operations Center in Petaling Jaya. In this critical role, you will be the primary lead for incident response, threat detection, and the continuous improvement of our security posture.
We are looking for a proactive leader who thrives in high-pressure environments and is passionate about mentoring talent. If you possess the expertise to analyze complex security threats and the leadership skills to guide a technical team toward operational excellence, we want to hear from you. You will play a pivotal role in protecting our business infrastructure and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibility
- Lead and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and response capabilities.
- Develop and refine Incident Response (IR) plans, playbooks, and security workflows to streamline threat mitigation.
- Conduct deep-dive forensic analysis and threat hunting to identify potential security breaches or vulnerabilities.
- Oversee the configuration and management of SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, and other security infrastructure tools.
- Provide expert guidance during major security incidents and coordinate communication with stakeholders and management.
- Establish and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure SOC efficiency and team performance.
- Stay current with emerging cyber threats, exploits, and regulatory changes to keep the organization ahead of attackers.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior supervisory capacity.
- Solid understanding of network security, cloud security architectures, and security incident lifecycle.
- Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or CompTIA CySA+ are highly preferred.
- Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and endpoint security solutions.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical risks to non-technical stakeholders.
- Proven ability to manage high-stress situations and maintain composure under pressure.