Security Operations Center (SOC) Architect at Ralds & Agate

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. You will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing the Security Operations Center (SOC) architecture, ensuring it delivers effective detection, response, and resilience against cyber threats.

You will serve as the technical authority for SOC design and play a key role in advancing automation, orchestration, and scalability for both current and future security operations. You will provide leadership in client solutioning, SOC employee development, and knowledge transfer to ensure a high-performing and client-centric SOC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement the overall architecture of the SOC, including SIEM, SOAR, log sources, threat intelligence feeds, and incident response workflows
• Define the technical roadmap for SOC platforms and tools to support evolving business and security needs
• Ensure seamless integration of detection, monitoring, and response technologies (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, NDR, UEBA, TIP)
• Oversee the onboarding and configuration of log sources, network sensors, and security tools into SOC platforms
• Develop and optimize correlation rules, detection use cases, and dashboards to improve threat visibility

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master's preferred)
• 10 - 14 years' experience in Security Operations and SOC engineering/architecture
• Hands-on experience with log management, data normalization, correlation rule creation, and advanced analytics
• Solid understanding of cloud security monitoring (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Strong expertise with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel, Elastic)
• Strong expertise with SOAR platforms (e.g., Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR)
• Strong expertise with EDR/XDR platforms
• Familiarity with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell, API integrations)

Desirable Certifications

• GIAC GCIA/GCDA
• CISSP
• CCSP
• Splunk Architect
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Equivalent certifications

Location

Lagos, Nigeria