Director - Tech Consulting - Cybersecurity - SOC & Threat Management

As part of our Cyber Technology Consulting team, you will lead and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) transformation and Threat Management engagements for clients across the MENA region. This includes designing, implementing, optimizing and managing SOC capabilities, threat detection and response strategies, and cyber defense operations. You'll collaborate closely with clients to mature their security operations while also driving innovation and growth within our Cyber Advisory offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee delivery of cyber threat monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response engagements for a diverse range of clients.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Next-Gen SOCs, including people, process, and technology components.
• Act as a subject matter resource and advocate for specific client security technologies.
• Advise clients on 24x7 monitoring strategies, incident escalation workflows, incident playbooks, and SOC operational design.
• Lead major security incident response efforts and cyber crisis simulation exercises, acting as the strategic advisor to client leadership.
• Drive the development of detection content, use cases, alert logic, and detection engineering strategies for SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Conduct SOC maturity assessments, gap analysis, and develop transformation roadmaps aligned with NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, and regional regulations.
• Integrate threat intelligence platforms, contextual enrichment, and TTP-based detection methods into client environments.
• Manage client relationships, project delivery, resource plans, budgets, and quality.
• Present high-quality technical findings and executive-level reports, articulating technical findings and delivering actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing cybersecurity team, and support capability building across the practice.
• Contribute to business development, proposals, and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong technical knowledge of modern SOC technologies, including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and NDR solutions.
• In-depth understanding of the threat intelligence lifecycle, attacker TTPs, and emerging threats such as APT, ransomware, and insider threats.
• Hands-on knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and incident handling best practices.
• Proven experience managing large-scale SOC transformation or threat detection programs across diverse client environments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen, engagement management, and team leadership experience.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Security Operations, Threat Management, or Incident Response.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a consulting mindset.
• A valid passport and willingness to travel as required for client engagements.
• Ideally, you’ll also have industry-recognized certifications such as GCIA, GCED, GCIH, GCFA, CISSP, CCSP, or equivalent.

Language Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

What We Offer: We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business, along with:

• Continuous learning to develop your skills.
• Flexibility to make a meaningful impact.
• Insights and coaching to enhance your leadership abilities.
• A diverse and inclusive culture where you are empowered to be yourself.