Head of SOC

Do you want to be at the forefront of protecting our society against cyber threats? We are looking for a Head of SOC to team up with the most dedicated team of cyber specialists in our Managed Security Services business unit.

About Truesec – A Leading Cybersecurity CompanySince 2005, Truesec has been a native cybersecurity company, driven by one single purpose: Creating safety and sustainability in a digital world by preventing cyber breach and minimizing impact.

Over the years, we’ve earned the trust of organizations worldwide and gained a strong reputation internationally. Our team consists of dedicated specialists covering the entire spectrum of cybersecurity – with capabilities in Predict, Prevent, Protect, Respond, and Recover.

Today, we employ around 400 employees – and as cybercrime grows, we need to grow. To support that goal, we are now looking for a Head of SOC who wants to make a difference in our Managed Security Services.

Managed Security ServicesTruesec helps customers globally with Attack Prediction Services, Vulnerability Management Services and Managed Detection & Response services for IT and OT environments. Our services are all delivered by skilled security analysis teams that conducts 24/7 attack monitoring, threat hunting, threat intelligence analysis, and threat remediation. Our team of experts works tirelessly to identify and prevent cyber breaches, and to help increase our customers’ proactive cybersecurity defenses. Our goal is to be an extension of our customers’ IT organizations, customizing a combination of capabilities and tooling, tailored to prevent cyber attacks in the most efficient way.

The RoleAs Head of SOC, you are responsible for leading one of Truesec’s most critical capabilities. Our Security Operations Center operates at the highest level, delivering trusted, high-quality detection and response services to customers who rely on us around the clock. This sets high expectations on reliability, precision, and leadership – every day, every shift.

You hold endtoend responsibility for the SOC’s operational delivery, while also driving the strategic work required to ensure longterm stability, scalability, and excellence. You lead SOC Team Managers and monitoring teams, ensuring that people, processes, and structures are aligned to support consistent, high-quality delivery.

The role combines hands-on operational leadership with a clear strategic mandate: translating direction and priorities into daily execution, strengthening ways of working, and ensuring that the SOC continues to evolve in line with customer needs and Truesec’s ambition.

You work closely with Managed Services leadership, CSIRT, customer teams, and other key stakeholders, acting as a role model for Truesec’s culture and a trusted leader in both calm and pressured situations.

Your Potential BackgroundYou have solid experience from leading security operations, SOC, or similar mission critical 24/7 environments, and you are comfortable taking overall responsibility for both people and delivery. You are used to leading leaders, making sound decisions, and creating clarity in complex operational contexts.

You are a confident and trustworthy leader with a genuine interest in people, performance, and sustainable delivery. You understand the importance of structure, followup, and clear expectations, and you balance operational focus with the ability to think ahead and act strategically.

You communicate with credibility and ease, build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers, and handle sensitive matters with integrity and professionalism.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience leading SOC operations or similar 24/7 security critical environments
• Strong people leadership skills, including managing managers
• Solid understanding of managed security services, incident handling, and operational delivery
• Ability to combine strategic planning with operational execution
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both spoken and written (Swedish is mandatory)
• High integrity and experience working with sensitive and confidential information
  
  

Due to the sensitivity in our assignments, we require Swedish citizenship, citizenship in an EU country, or a Swedish work permit.

Join Our Mission Toward a Safe Digital FutureIf you truly want to make a difference and make our world a little bit safer, this is the place for you. At Truesec, you'll get to be at the forefront of fighting cybercrime instead of reading about it in the news. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey in a leading cybersecurity company - and learn from some of the best in their field.

So, are you ready to team up with the most dedicated team of experts and be part of a meaningful mission? Then we are excited to get to know you!