Senior Information Security Officer

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Cyber Security Officer to lead and mature our enterprise security operations. This role combines hands-on technical execution with strategic oversight, driving security monitoring, incident response, automation, and AI-enabled threat detection across all environments. The ideal candidate is a proactive defender who thrives on optimizing controls, building visibility, and leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead of evolving threats. Key Responsibilities: Manage enterprise Security Operations by monitoring security alerts, investigating incidents, and coordinating response activities across all environments. Configure, fine-tune, and optimize security policies, detection rules, and security controls to align with industry best practices. Evaluate, implement, and manage new cybersecurity solutions, including deployment, configuration, and ongoing rule optimization. Develop centralized security dashboards, reports, and risk metrics to provide comprehensive visibility into the organization's security posture. Automate security operations, workflows, and repetitive tasks using AI and automation technologies to improve operational efficiency. Leverage AI-driven analytics to identify emerging risks, uncover hidden security gaps, and proactively strengthen the organization's security posture. Work with internal teams as a verifier and implementation partner, responding to requests on both weekdays and weekends as operational needs require. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. 5+ years of hands-on experience in cyber security operations, incident response, or SOC environments. Strong expertise with SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDS/IPS, and firewall technologies. Proven experience configuring detection rules, security policies, and controls aligned to frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, or CIS Controls. Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell). Hands-on experience with cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Solid understanding of threat modeling, vulnerability management, and risk assessment.