Head of SOC Operations

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hamilton Barnes Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing Australian Managed Security Service Provider delivering cybersecurity solutions to enterprise and mid-market organisations. 100% Australian owned and operated, they partner with customers across financial services, healthcare, technology, and government.

They are building a next-generation SOC capability designed to deliver world-class managed detection and response, threat intelligence, and compliance-aligned security operations. This is an opportunity to lead the creation and growth of a function that will be critical to the company's future offering.

About the Role

The Head of SOC Operations will lead and scale the Security Operations Centre, managing a team of analysts and engineers while defining the roadmap for the SOC function. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, balancing day-to-day SOC oversight with long-term development of services and capabilities.

You will be responsible for developing the MSSP's SOC offering, overseeing threat detection and incident response, and ensuring the function delivers measurable value to clients. The role is fully remote, with preference for candidates based in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane.

Key Responsibilities

  • SOC Leadership & Strategy

  • Build, manage, and scale the SOC team [Tier 1–3 analysts, engineers, leads]

  • Define and execute the SOC roadmap, ensuring alignment with MSSP service strategy
  • Develop SOC processes, playbooks, and service models for clients across regulated sectors
  • Maintain a high-performance culture focused on delivery, accountability, and innovation

  • Operations & Delivery

  • Oversee daily SOC operations including monitoring, triage, and incident response

  • Ensure SLA adherence, escalation management, and reporting for client environments
  • Implement and manage SOC tooling [SIEM, SOAR, EDR, Threat Intel platforms]
  • Drive continuous improvement across detection, response, and automation

  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Act as the senior point of contact for SOC services with clients and internal stakeholders

  • Translate technical outcomes into executive-level reporting for boards and regulators
  • Collaborate with pre-sales and consulting teams to develop new SOC offerings
  • Present SOC performance, roadmap updates, and improvements to leadership

Ideal Candidate

  • 8+ years in cybersecurity operations, with at least 3 years leading SOC teams
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms [Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, LogRhythm]
  • Expertise in EDR/XDR [CrowdStrike, Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne] and vulnerability management tools
  • Experience building SOC processes, playbooks, and frameworks aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, Essential 8, and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Strong leadership skills, able to mentor and grow analyst teams while delivering strategic outcomes
  • Proven track record of building or scaling a SOC function within an MSSP or enterprise environment

Why Join?

  • Lead the development of a new SOC practice with full ownership of strategy and execution
  • Fully remote role, with preference for candidates in Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane
  • Influence the MSSP's cybersecurity roadmap and service portfolio
  • Competitive salary package with professional development and certifications supported
  • Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team with national impact

Apply Now

This role offers the chance to shape the future of a growing MSSP's security operations function, combining hands-on leadership with strategic influence. Submit your CV and short cover letter to be considered.

Hamilton Barnes, shaping Australia's future with high-performing security teams

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