Information & Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Job Details

Job Position  – Information & Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Company Name – Marc Ellis

Location: Abu Dhabi

Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Head of Information & Cybersecurity
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Purpose
The Information & Cybersecurity Operations Lead is responsible for managing and leading the day-to-day operations of the organization’s cybersecurity function, ensuring timely detection, analysis, and response to security incidents. This role oversees the Security Operations Centre
(SOC), vulnerability management, and security toolsets, driving operational excellence and ensuring the organization’s information assets remain secure, resilient, and compliant.

Key Responsibilities
1. Security Operations Management
• Lead and oversee daily cybersecurity monitoring, alert triage, and incident response
activities.
• Manage and optimize SOC processes, ensuring 24/7 monitoring coverage where
applicable.
• Coordinate response efforts across IT, business units, and external partners.
2. Incident Response & Threat Management
• Own and maintain the incident response plan, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
• Lead security incident investigations, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Oversee threat hunting and proactive security monitoring activities.

INTERNAL
• Develop and maintain security operations procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths.
• Produce operational metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries on cybersecurity
performance.
• Collaborate with governance teams to ensure alignment with compliance requirements.
6. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop SOC analysts and security engineers.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive defence.
• Ensure staff are trained and certified in relevant security disciplines.

Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or
equivalent experience).
• 6+ years in cybersecurity operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory
role.
• Strong knowledge of incident response, SOC operations, and threat detection
methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms.

Key Skills & Attributes
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to perform under pressure during incidents.
• Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Email: arzoo@marc-ellis.com

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