SOC Partner

Designation: Partner

Position: SOC Instructor Mentor (Part-Time)

Job Type: Consultant

Benefits:

Revenue distribution or a fixed hourly rate, with potential for performance-based bonuses tied to training outcomes.

Reports to: Founder/CEO

Job Overview

The SOC Instructor Mentor will deliver advanced training and mentorship to Eduroids' students on a part-time basis, focusing on Security Operations Center (SOC) concepts, tools, and best practices. The role involves conducting engaging training sessions, developing industry-relevant course materials, and providing personalized guidance to students, equipping them with the skills required to excel in SOC roles such as security analysts and incident responders.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery:

• Lead interactive weekend sessions on SOC operations, incident response, threat detection, and security monitoring.
• Demonstrate workflows and methodologies for handling cybersecurity incidents within a SOC environment.

Curriculum Development:

• Design and update course content, labs, and case studies aligned with SOC tools and frameworks, such as SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint detection platforms.
• Create comprehensive training materials covering SOC processes, including triage, analysis, containment, and remediation.

Hands-On Learning:

• Facilitate hands-on labs using SOC tools like Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight, and SentinelOne.
• Guide students through simulated incident response scenarios and log analysis exercises.

Mentorship:

• Provide one-on-one guidance to students, addressing their questions and helping them understand real-world SOC workflows.
• Offer career advice, including certifications and skill-building strategies for aspiring SOC professionals.

Industry Alignment:

• Ensure training materials reflect the latest cybersecurity trends, SOC methodologies, and compliance standards.

Assessment and Feedback:

• Evaluate students through practical exercises, incident response scenarios, and periodic assessments.
• Provide constructive feedback to enhance participants’ skills and confidence.

Knowledge Transfer:

• Share insights from a minimum of 15 years of professional experience in cybersecurity and SOC operations, emphasizing enterprise-grade practices.

Key Measures

• Student Competency: High rates of student skill acquisition, demonstrated through successful completion of projects and assessments.
• Curriculum Relevance: Training content is continuously updated to align with current SOC tools, standards, and practices.
• Hands-On Proficiency: Students demonstrate practical expertise in using SOC tools and handling cybersecurity incidents.
• Feedback Scores: Achieve excellent ratings from students for training quality and mentorship effectiveness.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in SOC operations, cybersecurity, or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with SOC tools, threat intelligence, and forensic analysis in enterprise environments.
• Real-time experience with Fortune 500 companies is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in SOC workflows, including threat detection, incident response, and log management.
• Experience with SIEM solutions (Splunk, IBM QRadar, ArcSight) and SOAR platforms.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python, PowerShell, or Bash for automating SOC tasks.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and cybersecurity standards like NIST and ISO 27001.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proven mentorship skills with a passion for teaching and guiding aspiring cybersecurity professionals.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about cybersecurity and SOC operations.
• Resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
• Collaborative team player who fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on hourly or project-based engagement.
• Flexible remote working options.
• Opportunity to mentor and shape the next generation of SOC professionals.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.