Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager (m­­/­­f­­/­­x)

CISPA is seeking a SOC Manager to establish and lead CISPA's Security Operations Center (SOC). This pivotal role involves setting up and managing a team dedicated to designing, developing, and maintaining a state-of-the-art SOC for CISPA and possibly other centers of the Helmholtz Association and external organizations. The SOC Manager will play a crucial role in strategic leadership, incident response oversight, and the integration of threat intelligence into daily operations, ensuring our institution's cybersecurity resilience. - Establishment and Development of SOC: - Build and develop SOC processes, including defining objectives and adapting to changing requirements. - Select the technology stack and design the SOC architecture. - Hire and organize SOC staff, manage employee tasks, and represent the SOC within CISPA and to the public. - Daily Security Operations: - Manage daily activities within the SOC to ensure effective incident detection and response. - Provide leadership, guidance, and technical expertise to deliver professional services to clients. - Ensure security detection, response, and recovery procedures are up-to-date and followed. - Oversee security incident management and integrate new security services into SOC capabilities. - Content and Analytical Development: - Develop and maintain SOC policies, procedures, and processes to detect potential threats. - Define and review key security performance indicators for service delivery and improvements. - Continuously improve SOC services, including employee training, processes, and technologies. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create a needs-based SOC for the Helmholtz Association and other organizations.