About the Role
You’ll lead the delivery of security services for clients in Kuwait, focusing on SOC planning, design, and build-out. You’ll leverage a global delivery network, adapting it to Kuwaiti clients whether they are banks establishing a new SOC, energy companies monitoring critical infrastructure, or government entities working towards national cyber security requirements. You'll manage the delivery team on a day-to-day basis, making key decisions to keep programs on track.
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What You’ll Do
- Lead delivery of SOC and security operations engagements, from planning and design through to steady-state operations
- Manage and guide your team, making decisions on priorities, resourcing, and approach
- Track progress against plan and ensure delivery aligns with client goals and compliance requirements
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies before they impact timelines or service quality
- Resolve issues that span teams and workstreams, collaborating closely with other delivery leads
- Bring innovative ideas to enhance delivery through automation, improved tools, and proven methods from global teams
- Conduct regular team check-ins and knowledge-sharing sessions to facilitate fast learning
- Collect client feedback and utilize it to refine our services
What You Bring
- Strong, hands-on experience in planning and building SOCs, including operating models, use case development, and onboarding log sources
- Solid working experience with Splunk SIEM operations
- Good understanding of delivery governance, including reporting, risk management, and quality control
- Experience leading and developing delivery teams
- Clear communication skills with both technical teams and client stakeholders
- Experience in the GCC market and familiarity with regional regulatory expectations
Preferred Certifications
- CISSP, CISM, or GCIH (at least one)
- Splunk Core Certified Power User or Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin
- PMP or equivalent project management certification
- Nice to have: CISA, CRISC, or GIAC SOC-related certifications
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
