Manager - Security Operations

Core42

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring effective monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents across Core42 s technology environment.

Manage the configuration, tuning, and continuous optimization of SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability assessment, and EDR tools to enhance detection accuracy and reduce false positives.

Lead the investigation and validation of security alerts, ensuring timely triage, escalation, and resolution in alignment with defined SLAs and risk thresholds.

Prepare and present regular SOC performance reports, incident dashboards, and threat trend analyses to senior management and key stakeholders.

Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security technologies, automation capabilities, and process improvements that raise the maturity and efficiency of SOC operations.

Ensure SOC compliance with regulatory and industry cybersecurity standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and UAE national cybersecurity requirements.

Support internal and external audits by providing comprehensive documentation, evidence, and insights into SOC processes, tools, and incident handling procedures.

Collaborate with engineering, architecture, GRC, and delivery teams to ensure effective communication, cross-functional alignment, and coordinated incident response efforts.

Develop and deliver ongoing training, coaching, and capability-building programs for SOC analysts to promote continuous growth and operational excellence.

Lead, mentor, and empower the SOC team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on threat readiness, service quality, and continuous improvement.