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Jacobs Security Operations Center Senior Manager (W/M/X) in Krakow, Poland

Your Impact:

At Jacobs (https://www.jacobs.com/) , we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering exceptional solutions to our clients. As a leader in our industry, we recognize the critical importance of synergies between cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, applications, and cloud technologies in today's digital landscape.

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Senior Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our security monitoring, security SIEM tools, and analyst teams. You will lead a team of cybersecurity analyst, ensuring that they effectively detect, analyze, and respond to security events, incidents, and threats in real-time. Your role will involve developing and implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our SOC operations, as well as coordinating with other departments to ensure comprehensive security coverage across the Jacobs organization.

Your Profile will include:

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of cybersecurity analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Provide guidance and support to SOC analysts in conducting investigations, analyzing security events, and responding to incidents

Operational Oversight:

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the SOC, including monitoring security alerts, analyzing threats, and coordinating incident response activities.

  • Develop and maintain SOC operational procedures, playbooks, and escalation processes to ensure efficient incident detection and response

  • Work in cross functional teams to ensure collaboration between Incident Response, Security Architecture, and Security Engineering teams.

Communication and Collaboration:

  • Strong communication skills to interact with stakeholders, including technical teams, management, and external partners.

  • Collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams during incident response activities.

Continuous Learning:

  • Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity threat, vulnerabilities, and trends, and incorporate threat intelligence into SOC operations to enhance detection capabilities.

  • Participation in training programs, certifications, and industry conferences related to incident response and cybersecurity.

Process Management and Documentation:

  • Develop, maintain, and update documentation on security operations processes, procedures, and industry best practices.

  • Create playbooks for different types of security events. Document lessons learned from events to improve security operations capabilities.

Security Tools and Technologies:

  • Continuously assess the effectiveness of existing security controls and recommend improvements and enhancements as needed.

  • Recognize gaps in the technology stack to optimize SOC Monitoring processes.

Performance Metrics and Reporting:

  • Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for SOC operations and establish metrics to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of security monitoring and response and remediation activities.

Here’s what you’ll need :

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC) is a plus.

  • Proven experience with 7 years of experience in managing a Security Operations Center or similar cybersecurity function in a large organization.

  • Proficiency in configuring, managing, and optimizing SIEM platforms, threat intelligence, Endpoint Detection & Response, Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS), and Vulnerability Management systems (e.g., IBM QRadar, Palo Alto, Trellix, CrowdStrike Falcon, Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)

  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, threat landscape, and industry-standard security frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE, ISO 27001)

  • Strong leadership and managerial skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team of cybersecurity professionals.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

  • Experience in Incident response management, including the ability to lead and coordinate response efforts during security events.

  • Proficiency in using security monitoring tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint detection and response, anti-virus and threat intelligence platforms.

  • Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms and tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to leverage automation to streamline security operations workflows and enhance SOC efficiency.

  • Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environment and make decisions quickly to mitigate security risks effectively.

We offer:

  • Unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

  • Full-time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications

  • Hybrid working model

  • Flexible working hours

  • Flexible benefits package (Lux Med medical care, psychological care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria system, including Multisport card co-financing, car park sharing system)

  • Membership in Jacobs employee networks (Women's Network, OneWorld, PRISM, Careers Network, Green Team, Toastmasters, Collectively and others)

  • Continuous development opportunities, including a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIPS), Graduate Development Program, Learners’ Community, self-learning platform

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disabilities, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Find out more about life at Jacobs (https://www.jacobs.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity) .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team recruitmentpoland@jacobs.com

W/M/X in our job advertisement means that we welcome all applicants, no matter what gender you feel you belong to – male, female, diverse.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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