Security Operations Expert📣 Job Ad

About the Role

stc is seeking a Security Operations Expert to execute and support cybersecurity operations across Specialized’s networks, systems, applications, and Mission-Critical environments. This full-time role focuses on ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and risk mitigation. The expert will perform security monitoring and assessments, maintain security controls, analyze cybersecurity incidents and threats, and coordinate remediation activities to strengthen Specialized’s security posture in accordance with stipulated business policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Specialized’s networks, applications, systems, and integration points with Mission-Critical clients to identify, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security controls across network assets, systems, and security platforms in alignment with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and approved security standards.
• Execute SOC operational activities, including threat detection, incident triage, response coordination, and resolution in accordance with defined service levels and operational procedures.
• Analyze cybersecurity incidents, attack patterns, and threat trends to identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing across Mission-Critical networks, systems, devices, and applications, and support remediation activities.
• Coordinate vulnerability management activities, including patch deployment, system hardening, and security configuration reviews to address identified security exposures.
• Maintain cybersecurity documentation, evidence, and operational records in coordination with Strategy & Governance and relevant stakeholders to support audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply threat intelligence, emerging threat indicators, and security advisories to strengthen security monitoring and protection capabilities.
• Monitor cybersecurity performance metrics and incident trends, identifying improvement opportunities to enhance SOC and security operations effectiveness.
• Support the enhancement of cybersecurity procedures, security controls, and incident response practices based on operational findings and evolving threats.
• Prepare cybersecurity incident updates, operational reports, and security insights for relevant stakeholders and management.

Experience Required

• Candidates should possess 6-10 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations.