Director of Cybersecurity Operations

4 weeks ago

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan PRG Pakistan Full time
Director of Cybersecurity Operations (MSSP Experience Required)Director of Cybersecurity Operations (MSSP Experience Required)

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Position Overview

We're seeking a seasoned cybersecurity leader who has experience building or scaling an MSSP (Managed Security Services Provider) operation serving U.S.-based clients. The ideal candidate has worked in a senior operational or engineering role within a U.S. MSSP, understands client expectations around SOC operations, EDR/XDR, SIEM, and security frameworks like NIST or HIPAA, and can lead both strategy and execution from Pakistan.

This is a critical, high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the executive team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and lead a high-performing security operations team (SOC analysts, threat hunters, EDR admins, etc.) in Lahore.
  • Develop, implement, and manage SOC-as-a-Service and MDR capabilities tailored for healthcare clients.
  • Own and refine internal playbooks, processes, SOPs, and client engagement models aligned with U.S. MSSP standards.
  • Serve as a technical and operational bridge between Pakistan and the U.S.-based executive team and clients.
  • Oversee deployment and tuning of security tools including SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability management, etc.
  • Work closely with compliance teams to ensure alignment with HIPAA, HITECH, NIST CSF, and other standards.
  • Mentor and upskill junior talent to create long-term operational scalability and leadership succession.
Required Qualifications
  • 7–10+ years in cybersecurity, with 3+ years in a leadership role at a U.S.-based MSSP or SOC.
  • Proven track record building or running MSSP or SOC operations for U.S. clients.
  • Deep hands-on experience with security tools and platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Splunk, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Microsoft Defender, Rapid7, etc.
  • Experience with incident response, threat hunting, and security automation.
  • Solid understanding of U.S. regulatory requirements in healthcare (HIPAA, HITECH).
  • Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience managing offshore security teams or establishing delivery centers in Pakistan.
  • U.S. client-facing experience or exposure to compliance-heavy environments.
  • Relevant certifications: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, CHFI, GCIA, GCIH, etc.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related technical field.
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to shape a mission-driven, high-impact cybersecurity firm from the ground up.
  • Work with industry veterans and global leaders in cybersecurity and healthcare IT.
  • Competitive salary and leadership role with long-term growth potential.
  • High-visibility impact with direct influence on product and service innovation.
Seniority level
  • Seniority levelDirector
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionInformation Technology
  • IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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