SOC Manager

2 days ago

Taguig, National Capital Region, Philippines E-Solutions Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

The
SOC Manager
leads the strategic direction, daily operations, and team performance of the
Security Operations Center (SOC)
. Responsible for 24x7 threat detection, incident response, and continuous monitoring, the SOC Manager ensures the bank's information systems are proactively defended against emerging cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Direction

  • Lead and manage SOC operations, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation of SOC analysts and engineers.
  • Provide technical and operational direction to the team to ensure SLAs, KPIs, and business objectives are met.
  • Communicate SOC performance and incident updates to the
    CTMD Head
    and
    CISO
    via reports, dashboards, and briefings.
  • Drive
    SOC maturity initiatives
    , including automation, threat intelligence integration, and red/blue team collaborations.

Threat Detection & Incident Response

  • Oversee real-time monitoring of security events across infrastructure, applications, and endpoints.
  • Direct incident response activities, including triage, escalation, coordination, and post-incident review.
  • Collaborate with
    Threat Hunting
    ,
    Vulnerability Management
    , and
    Incident Response
    teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of cyber threats.
  • Refine SIEM use cases and threat detection rules in collaboration with ISD Security Architects.

Operations, Tools, & Compliance

  • Develop, review, and maintain SOC policies, runbooks, escalation protocols, and SOPs.
  • Ensure tool optimization and integration across
    SIEM
    ,
    EDR
    ,
    SOAR
    , and other cybersecurity platforms.
  • Support internal and external audit requirements, regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST), and incident reporting standards.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Manage third-party SOC services or MSSPs (Managed Security Service Providers), ensuring SLAs and security KPIs are met.
  • Represent the SOC in meetings with senior management and external auditors.

Training & Development

  • Develop role-based training paths for SOC staff and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Conduct tabletop exercises, red team drills, and post-incident reviews to enhance team readiness.
  • Mentor junior analysts on
    SIEM tuning
    ,
    forensic investigation
    , and
    threat analysis
    best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in
    Cybersecurity
    ,
    Computer Science
    ,
    Information Security
    , or related field.
  • Professional certifications highly preferred:
  • CISSP
    ,
    CISM
    ,
    GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GMON)
    ,
    CEH
    , or
    Security+

Technical Expertise

  • Proven hands-on experience in:
  • SIEM tools
    (Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight, etc.)
  • Threat detection & hunting
    ,
    Incident response
    , and
    Malware analysis
  • SOAR
    ,
    EDR/XDR
    , IDS/IPS, Firewall logs, and network forensics
  • Solid understanding of:
    Cyber kill chain
    ,
    MITRE ATT&CK framework
    ,
    NIST CSF
  • Threat vectors, APTs, phishing, malware, and insider threats

Leadership & Soft Skills

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and grow high-performing teams in a 24x7 operational environment.
  • Strong project management and vendor negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and reporting abilities (both technical and executive-level).
  • Calm under pressure with excellent decision-making in high-stress situations.

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