Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Operations Manager | SOC, Detection & Incident Response

Built your career in hands-on cybersecurity operations and ready to lead a large, multidisciplinary cyber defense organization?

A leading financial organization in Central Israel is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Operations Manager to lead its operational cyber defense function.

This is a senior management role with responsibility for approximately 35–40 professionals across SOC, SIEM, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response.

We're looking for a leader who combines proven experience managing large cybersecurity teams with deep technical expertise developed through hands-on work in security operations, cybersecurity architecture, or operational security technologies.

The role offers an opportunity to shape operational cyber defense strategy, lead complex incident response activities, advance detection capabilities, and drive technology and process improvements in a large enterprise environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the Cyber Security Operations function and multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams.
• Manage an operational organization of approximately 35–40 employees, including team leaders and managers.
• Oversee SOC, SIEM, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response activities.
• Define and execute the operational cybersecurity defense strategy.
• Lead the response to complex cybersecurity incidents and active cyber threats.
• Strengthen operational readiness and incident response capabilities.
• Advance Detection Engineering and improve threat monitoring and detection processes.
• Drive security automation and SOAR initiatives to improve operational efficiency and response.
• Promote the adoption of AI solutions within Cyber Security Operations.
• Lead SIEM modernization, platform upgrades, and monitoring transformation initiatives.
• Provide senior management with insights into cyber threats, incidents, risks, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with senior business, technology, and cybersecurity stakeholders.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and organizational change.

Mandatory Requirements

• At least 8 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Significant experience in Security Operations and Incident Response.
• Proven management experience leading multidisciplinary Cyber Security Operations teams.
• Deep professional expertise in SOC and SIEM environments.
• Expertise in Detection Engineering and cyber threat detection and response processes.
• Strong previous hands-on experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity architecture, or operational security technologies.
• Experience managing large cybersecurity operations functions, including team leaders and managers.
• In-depth knowledge of enterprise security monitoring and protection platforms.
• Experience leading complex cybersecurity incidents and responding to active cyber threats.
• Familiarity with security automation, SOAR, and operational process optimization.
• Experience or practical familiarity with AI solutions in cybersecurity environments.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence teams and managers across organizational boundaries.
• Experience working with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to lead significant organizational change.

Significant Advantages

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments.
• Experience leading SIEM modernization or transformation initiatives.
• Experience in Security Automation and SOAR.
• Experience in Cloud Security Operations.
• Background in Offensive Security.
• Experience with fraud monitoring and detection systems.
• Experience in large technology companies or complex enterprise organizations.

Position Details

• Location: Central Israel
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Position Level: Senior Management
• Management Scope: Approximately 35–40 employees
• Core Domains: SOC, SIEM, Detection Engineering, Incident Response, and Cyber Security Operations

If you combine deep hands-on cybersecurity expertise with proven leadership of large operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.