Senior ManagerManager Tech Consulting Cyber Defence Lead (SOC Operations) Al Khobar

Senior Manager / Manager Cyber Defence Lead (SOC Operations)

Location: Eastern Region Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

Service Line: Consulting Cybersecurity

Rank: Manager / Senior Manager

Overview

As part of the Cybersecurity practice this role will lead the Cyber Defence function for a mission-critical client in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. The position is responsible for overseeing 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities ensuring advanced cyber defence capabilities and maintaining compliance with regulatory frameworks in KSA while meeting contractual commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 SOC operations ensuring continuous monitoring and incident response (eyes-on-glass model)
• Oversee and optimize cyber defence technologies such as SIEM SOAR TIP EDR and Vulnerability Management tools
• Drive incident detection triage response and recovery activities
• Ensure compliance with KSA cybersecurity regulations including NCA and CST frameworks
• Establish and maintain SOC processes playbooks and automation strategies
• Monitor and report on SLAs KPIs and operational metrics to meet contractual obligations
• Lead client governance reporting and escalation management
• Manage and develop SOC teams operating across 24/7 shifts
• Drive continuous improvement including threat hunting detection engineering and use case optimization

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership capability in high-pressure mission-critical environments
• Deep expertise in SOC operations and cyber defence lifecycle
• Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity topics to executive stakeholders
• Experience delivering managed security services at scale
• Strong analytical mindset focused on risk reduction and operational excellence

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity IT or related field
• 58 years (Manager) / 812 years (Senior Manager) of cybersecurity experience
• Proven experience leading 24/7 SOC operations
• Hands-on experience with SIEM SOAR EDR TIP and Vulnerability Management platforms
• Strong knowledge of KSA cybersecurity frameworks (NCA CST)
• Experience managing SLAs KPIs and client contracts

Ideally Youll Also Have

• Certifications such as CISSP CISM GCIA GCIH CEH or vendor certifications
• Experience in threat intelligence threat hunting and automation
• Exposure to critical national infrastructure or high-security environments

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead mission-critical cyber defence operations in KSA
• Exposure to national-level cybersecurity initiatives
• Collaborative environment with strong learning and career development opportunities
• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards