Security Operations Center Lead

Summary

Join Scalable Capital, a leading European digital investment platform, as their seasoned Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager. Lead and scale the SOC, establishing and refining processes, mentoring a team of analysts, and serving as the primary point of contact for incident response and security monitoring. Partner with engineering, IT, and executive leadership to align security operations with business objectives and ensure compliance. Continuously improve detection, investigation, and response capabilities. Drive continuous improvement by defining and tracking SOC metrics. Evaluate and implement new security tools and technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of SIEM, SOAR, incident response, threat intelligence, and cloud security.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 2 years in a leadership or SOC management role
• Deep understanding of SIEM, SOAR, incident response methodologies, threat intelligence, and cloud security (AWS preferred)
• Proven track record of building or scaling a SOC, including process development and team management
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical issues for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a proactive, results-oriented mindset
• Experience aligning security operations with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, DORA, PCI-DSS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the SOC, including alert triage, incident response, and threat hunting
• Develop and maintain SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Lead major security incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams and communicating status to stakeholders
• Define and track SOC metrics (MTTR, alert volume, false-positive rate, etc.) to drive continuous improvement
• Oversee tuning and optimization of SIEM/SOAR platforms, ensuring high-fidelity detections
• Conduct regular risk assessments and gap analyses to identify and remediate security weaknesses
• Mentor, coach, and develop SOC analysts and engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
• Ensure SOC processes and documentation meet regulatory requirements
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement new security tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (GSOC, GCIH) are a plus

Benefits

• Work from our centrally located offices in the heart of Munich or Berlin, nestled in lively neighborhoods filled with vibrant restaurants, cozy cafés, and a wide range of convenient amenities or choose to work remotely within Germany (if eligible for the job)
• Be productive with the latest hardware and tools
• Learn and grow by joining our in-house knowledge sharing sessions and spending your individual Education Budget
• Learn and experience German culture first hand by joining our free German language classes
• (International) relocation support
• Flexible vacation policy and the opportunity to work from abroad
• Benefit from an attractive compensation package and from the company pension scheme
• Monthly contribution of 25% for the ‘Deutschland Jobticket’
• Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker