Security Operations Manager

🔐 SOC Manager – Cybersecurity Department

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium (Hybrid)

🕒 Type: Full-time | Security Clearance Required

📅 Start Date: ASAP

Are you ready to play a key role in protecting national systems and data from cyber threats? Join a public institution and become part of the operational heart of their cybersecurity defense.

We’re looking for a SOC Manager to lead the Network Operations Centre / Security Operations Centre (NOC/SOC). You will manage and coach a team of cybersecurity experts, ensure 24/7 monitoring, and coordinate responses to complex security incidents.

💼 Your Responsibilities

• Lead the SOC team and guide members in their professional growth.
• Act as the point of contact for ICT cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate actions with the CISO and crisis team during incidents.
• Ensure continuity through documented procedures, post-mortems, and lessons learned.
• Implement and manage security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, log analysis, and threat monitoring.
• Support departments with cybersecurity expertise and infrastructure analysis.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and best practices.
• Manage cryptographic materials and certificate infrastructure.
• Produce reports using advanced reporting tools and techniques.

🧠 Your Profile

✅ Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of software, hardware, and network security.
• Experience with incident response (SOC, CSIRT, CERT).
• Familiar with cloud security and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks: TOGAF, ArchiMate.
• Familiarity with security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).

✅ Soft Skills

• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and committed to public service.
• Able to work in high-pressure environments and handle sensitive information with discretion.

🎓 Certifications (Assets)

• SOC Lead Certification
• GIAC Strategic Planning, Policy, and Leadership (GSTRT)
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) – ISACA
• Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) – EC-Council
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) – SANS
• CISSP – (ISC)²

🔒 Security Requirements

• Must possess or be eligible to obtain Secret (EU and National) clearance.
• High standards of integrity and confidentiality are required.

🚀 Why Join Us?

• Contribute directly to the security of national digital infrastructure.
• Work with a dedicated and skilled team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Develop your skills with access to cutting-edge tools and evolving threats.
• Be part of a mission that truly matters.

📩 Interested? Apply now and secure the future with us.

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