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Interim Head of SOC (6 months FTC)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Fixed term

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a technical manager, Strong expertise in cybersecurity practices, Relevant Information Security certifications preferred, Experience with SOC operations and tools, Knowledge of security architecture methodologies.

Key responsabilities:

Lead, mentor, and evaluate the SOC team
Manage SIEM and SOAR platforms
Optimize incident response and processes
Conduct risk assessments and threat analysis
Oversee customer security reporting and reviews

Boxxe Information Technology & Services Scaleup https://boxxe.com/

51 - 200 Employees

HQ: York

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Job description

For us, tech has never been about just hardware or software. It’s about people. It’s our meaningful relationships, deep expertise and practical know-how in technology that drive what we do. We put our customers, our partners and the environment at the heart of everything we do and our people are the difference that make the difference.

At boxxe, we understand, we collaborate, we simplify, we care and we deliver; together we are making tech human.

Your Mission 💪

As our interim Head of SOC, you are charged with the mission to lead the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team, ensuring efficient operations and maintaining high standards of cybersecurity. You will focus on improving incident response times, reducing false positives, and enhancing threat detection capabilities. By designing and implementing streamlined processes and optimizing automations and workflows, you will boost the SOC’s performance. Additionally, you will monitor and analyse security events, coordinate effective responses, and conduct regular risk assessments to mitigate vulnerabilities.

How you’ll fit in to the big picture ✨

You will play a crucial role in our cybersecurity strategy, directly impacting the safety and security of our clients. Your leadership and expertise will ensure that our SOC team operates at peak efficiency, aligning with our organizational goals. By mentoring and managing the team, you will enhance their skills and performance, contributing to a collaborative and supportive work environment. Your efforts will help us maintain strong client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction.

What you’ll be doing 🎯

Lead, mentor, and evaluate the SOC team while coaching and training to enhance team skills and performance
Manage and optimize SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Improve incident response times and threat detection
Optimize team processes, automations, and workflows while monitoring ticket data and logs, collaborating on business reporting
Test and implement new automation techniques
Act as the primary escalation point for security incidents
Develop and maintain SOC processes and documentation
Monitor and analyse security events, coordinating effective responses and create security services roadmaps
Conduct regular risk assessments and manage threat and vulnerability
Oversee customer security reporting and conduct service reviews

What experience we think you’ll need 🚀

Proven experience as a technical manager leading a team
Strong expertise in cybersecurity with deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices
Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical staff
Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions under pressure
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of security architecture methodologies
Relevant Information Security certification (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CYSA, GIAC, CEH, CCSP) or willingness to obtain.
Experience with SOC operations and SIEM/SOAR tools
Extensive knowledge of technical security controls (firewalls, IPS, endpoint security, web and email filtering, network security logging)
Experience in supporting secure infrastructure from change to business-as-usual
Ability to provide security expertise, guidance, and assurance for complex projects
Capable of overseeing testing plans, recording results, and recommending remediation

At boxxe we believe that business should be about more than just profits. Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, encouraging inclusive working environments, and trading ethically. Everyone at boxxe is responsible for considering the impact of their actions on the environment and for reducing our carbon footprint through embracing Work from Anywhere (in the UK) principles, minimising travel by using virtual technology and adopting sustainable practices. boxxe embraces diversity. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. boxxe does not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All our employment is based on qualification, excellence, and business need.