MCB Bank Ltd., one of Pakistan’s leading financial institutions, is strengthening its Risk Management Group within the Information Security Division. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Security Operations Center (SOC) to lead our SOC teams in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, incident response, and building resilient defence mechanisms—and eager to work in an inclusive environment—read on to learn how to apply.
Legacy & Reputation: Established soon after Pakistan’s independence, MCB Bank has grown into a top-tier bank known for stability, innovation, and customer trust.
Risk Management Focus: The Risk Management Group safeguards the bank’s assets, customers, and reputation by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational and information-security risks.
Inclusive Culture: We’re committed to diversity. Female professionals and persons with disabilities with the requisite skills are strongly encouraged to apply.
As Senior Manager, SOC, you will lead a team of analysts and engineers to monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity threats 24/7. You’ll define SOC strategy, build processes, and ensure rapid, coordinated incident handling across all lines of defence.
SOC Strategy & Leadership
Develop and maintain the SOC roadmap: technology, processes, and staffing.
Mentor, coach, and grow a high-performing team of Tier 1–3 analysts.
Threat Monitoring & Detection
Oversee continuous monitoring of security event feeds, IDS/IPS alerts, SIEM dashboards, and threat intelligence sources.
Tune detection rules, fine-tune use-cases, and reduce false positives.
Incident Response & Investigation
Lead major incident investigations: conduct root-cause analysis, contain threats, and coordinate recovery efforts.
Manage escalation processes and ensure SLA compliance for incident triage and resolution.
Process & Playbook Development
Design and document SOC standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and playbooks for common attack scenarios (phishing, ransomware, insider threats).
Continuously refine processes based on post-incident reviews and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
Technology & Tooling
Evaluate, deploy, and optimise SOC tooling: SIEM, EDR, packet capture, threat intel platforms, SOAR.
Ensure integration with other security and IT operations systems for seamless data flow and automations.
Reporting & Metrics
Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) for SOC operations.
Produce regular reports for senior management: incident trends, mean time to detect/respond (MTTD/MTTR), risk posture.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with IT, network, application-security, and business teams to enforce security controls.
Liaise with regulators and external auditors during security assessments and compliance reviews.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
5–8 years in SOC or security-operations roles, including at least 2 years in a lead or managerial position.
Technical Skills:
Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar), EDR solutions, IDS/IPS, and SOAR.
Proficiency in threat-hunting techniques, network forensics, malware analysis, and log aggregation.
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
Excellent communication in English and Urdu/Roman Urdu, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Proven problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
Location Flexibility: Based in or willing to relocate to Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad.
Competitive PKR Package: Salary aligned with market rates for senior cybersecurity roles.
Performance Incentives: Annual bonuses tied to SOC maturity and incident-response metrics.
Professional Development: Support for certifications (CISSP, CISM, GCIA) and attendance at security conferences.
Work–Life Balance: Hybrid work options, flexible hours for on-call rotations, and comprehensive leave policies.
Inclusive Environment: Equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and accessibility.
Online: Click the application link in the job caption or visit www.mcb.com.pk/careers.
Select Position: Find Senior Manager – Security Operations Center under the Risk Management Group.
Complete the Form: Upload your CV, cover letter, and relevant certifications.
Submit Promptly: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—apply early to secure an interview.
Pro Tip: In your cover letter, describe a significant security incident you led: outline the challenge, your response strategy, and the final outcome to showcase your SOC leadership.