Franco Pinto is a technology solutions provider with a long-standing presence in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed services. We work with organizations across the Middle East and Africa, supporting enterprise and government clients in building secure, reliable, and scalable IT environments.

About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and proactive SOC Team Lead to help us build and launch our new SOC-as-a-Service offering. This role will be responsible for assembling a lean, effective security operations team and validating our business case as we grow. You'll shape the team's structure, define key processes, and work hands-on to ensure we deliver top-notch security services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and setup of our SOC team from the ground up.

• Define team roles and responsibilities, and recruit initial team members.

• Develop and validate operational processes, including monitoring, incident response, and client communication.

• Ensure the SOC meets high standards of service and aligns with client needs.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a SOC or cybersecurity leadership role.

• Strong background in incident response, threat detection, and team management.

• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a startup-like environment.

• This role is a foundational position and will play a key part in shaping our SOC-as-a-Service offering from the ground up.

• The position is suited for someone comfortable working in a lean, hands-on environment, combining technical leadership with business thinking.