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Your Career
Palo Alto Networks Information Security team is looking for a Director of Security Operations Center (SOC) to join the Global Security Operations team. As the senior leader of the team, you will lead the Tel Aviv-based group of SOC analysts and engineers in support of the SOC’s mission to protect the company from cyberattacks. You will be responsible for threat detection and incident response across all our internal environments. The scope of the Security Operations team spans both the Enterprise and Product environments.
In this role, as a hands-on technical leader you will quickly become an expert in Palo Alto Networks security products; primarily XSIAM, XDR, and Next Generation Firewalls. You will also facilitate the SOC team’s feedback to the engineering teams to continually improve our world leading security products.
Many SOCs are drowning in false positive alerts, but Palo Alto Networks SOC changed the game and re-invented how Security Operations should function. Our vigilant focus on automation, prevention and high-fidelity alerts enables our analysts to be more proactive. Our analysts do not spend their days sifting through alerts. Instead, their workloads are split evenly between (1) analyzing and responding to high fidelity alerts (2) proactive threat hunting and (3) contributing to a variety of different projects aligned to their personal interests. As the Director of Security Operations Center (SOC), you will promote and practice this philosophy.
Your Impact
Leadership and Strategy:
Develop and execute comprehensive security operations strategies that align with the company’s goals and risk tolerance.
Lead and expand the SOC team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, improvement and high performance.
Serve as a key leader of the Information Security team, providing updates and strategic advice on security matters.
Operational Management:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Tel Aviv SOC, ensuring efficient threat detection and incident response.
Coordinate with internal teams such as IT, People Team and Legal departments to as required to deliver and continually improve operations capabilities.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain relationships with leaders across the business.
Meet with visiting C-level customers and share our insights on running a high-performing SOC on Palo Alto Networks technology.
Influence and secure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders for security initiatives and budgets.
Team Development and Mentoring:
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing security operations team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources.
Maintain an environment of learning and development to stay ahead of the latest in emerging threats.
Manage SOC team staffing, including recruitment, supervision, development and evaluations.
Promote knowledge sharing and best practices within the team and across the company.
Your Experience
Proven leadership experience in a SOC or related information security role.
Strong executive presence with exceptional abilities in influencing, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
Demonstrated ability to articulate complex topics with C-level executives and external partners.
Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response protocols, and risk management.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or similar preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a cybersecurity role, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
