Regional SOC Team Lead

Halifax (Hybrid-2 days in office)

Our client a dynamic Information Technology services company that partners with leading global organizations to deliver innovative, high-quality IT solutions is looking for a Senior SOC Analyst to join their growing team.

Reporting to the Security Operations Manager, you will be a key leader responsible for building, managing, and scaling a team of Security Operations specialists in the region. You will provide strategic direction and operational oversight, ensuring the team consistently delivers high-standard, proactive, and reactive security operations services. Your primary focus will be on people management, process optimization, and stakeholder engagement to align security operations with broader business objectives. This is not a hands-on technical role but a leadership position that requires deep technical knowledge to guide and empower your team. This role requires you to be on-call, meaning you must be available to respond to urgent issues or requests during designated periods.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & People Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SOC analysts at all levels, including senior analysts.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and drive career development plans for team members.
• Manage team schedules, resource allocation, and ensure appropriate coverage for 24/7 security operations.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and high performance within the team.

Strategic & Operational Oversight:

• Develop and execute the regional SOC strategy, defining key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure team effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for all high-severity security incidents and provide command and control during major incidents.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of regional incident response playbooks, runbooks, and operational procedures.
• Ensure the team's technical controls, processes, and response capabilities remain relevant and effective against emerging threats.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary security representative for regional business units and IT leadership.
• Present comprehensive reports on regional threats, attacks, incidents, and operational performance to both technical and executive-level audiences.
• Collaborate with global security teams, threat intelligence, and detection engineering to align regional priorities with global initiatives.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in Security Operations, with at least 3 years in a team lead or management role responsible for direct reports.
• Proven experience in managing a shift-based or 24/7 security operations team.
• Demonstrable ability to hire, develop, and retain top talent in the cybersecurity field.
• While not a hands-on role, you must possess expert-level knowledge of IDS, SIEM, EDR/XDR, and other cybersecurity technologies to provide effective guidance and make informed strategic decisions.
• Strong understanding of threat landscapes, TTPs, and incident response methodologies.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex security risks and strategies to non-technical stakeholders and senior management.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to act as a thought leader, identifying and championing opportunities for continuous improvement and strategic growth of the security function.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies and roadmaps.

Nice to have

• A degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• Advanced leadership or management certifications, such as CISSP or CISM.
• Technical certifications such as SANS GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), demonstrating a strong technical foundation to support your leadership.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team.  

If this sounds like the ideal position for you then apply today!