Cyber Defense Leader
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Location
- New Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, EG
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
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<li>Establish and maintain the organization’s Cyber Defense methodology in line with security regulations and requirements.</li>
<li>Obtain senior management endorsement for security policies, standards, and procedures by clearly articulating their benefits.</li>
<li>Investigate cybersecurity incidents and violations, reporting findings and recommendations to the CISO.</li>
<li>Respond rapidly and effectively to cybersecurity incidents in line with incident management processes.</li>
<li>Prepare periodic performance reports based on analysis and correlation of security events.</li>
<li>Oversee projects and deployments of security tools to ensure an effective security posture.</li>
<li>Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, including shift planning and operational tool implementation.</li>
<li>Manage the Cyber Defense Centre and its resources to ensure operational effectiveness.</li>
<li>Maintain the security of corporate information against all internal and external threats.</li>
<li>Provide security input into the organization’s strategic planning process and enterprise-level decisions.</li>
<li>Implement and maintain the organization’s information security program in alignment with business objectives.</li>
<li>Raise major cybersecurity incidents directly to the CISO.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.</li>
<li>12+ years of experience in Cyber Defense.</li>
<li>Proven experience managing SOC teams and cyber defense operations.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.</li>
<li>Hands-on expertise with SIEM, endpoint protection, and enterprise security tools.</li>
<li>Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent) preferred.</li>
<li>Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.</li>
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