Cyber Security SOC Manager

Details

• Department: Security
• Schedule: Full-Time Monday - Friday 8-5 pm CT/On Call
• Location: Remote

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options & wellness plans

Retirement benefits including employer match plans

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Ways to give back to your community

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Responsibilities

Cyber Security SOC Manager

Position Overview:

The Cyber Security SOC Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center. This role involves overseeing a team of analysts, ensuring efficient detection, response, and mitigation of security incidents, and continuously improving the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOC Leadership and Management:
  • Manage the SOC team, including scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
  • Define and implement SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks to ensure efficient security operations and incident response.
  • Maintain a shift schedule to provide 24/7/365 coverage, ensuring optimal staffing levels for the SOC.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
  • Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud platforms.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and remediate incidents effectively.
  • Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive improvements in incident response processes.
• SOC Strategy and Development:
  • Develop and implement SOC performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOC operations and recommend improvements in technology, processes, and staffing.
  • Stay current with emerging security threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices to ensure the SOC remains effective.
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
  • Communicate SOC activities and incident response progress to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams, such as CSIRT, Threat Hunt, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management, to enhance overall security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2-3 years in a SOC environment and 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, and SIEM technologies.
• Experience with security technologies and tools, such as EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security solutions.
• Industry-recognized certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH, are preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with a calm and methodical approach.

Requirements

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  
  degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

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Responsibilities

Cyber Security SOC Manager

Position Overview:

The Cyber Security SOC Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center. This role involves overseeing a team of analysts, ensuring efficient detection, response, and mitigation of security incidents, and continuously improving the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations.

Key Responsibilities:

• SOC Leadership and Management:
  • Manage the SOC team, including scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation.
  • Define and implement SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks to ensure efficient security operations and incident response.
  • Maintain a shift schedule to provide 24/7/365 coverage, ensuring optimal staffing levels for the SOC.
• Security Monitoring and Incident Response:
  • Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud platforms.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and remediate incidents effectively.
  • Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive improvements in incident response processes.
• SOC Strategy and Development:
  • Develop and implement SOC performance metrics and reporting mechanisms.
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOC operations and recommend improvements in technology, processes, and staffing.
  • Stay current with emerging security threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices to ensure the SOC remains effective.
• Team Collaboration and Communication:
  • Communicate SOC activities and incident response progress to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams, such as CSIRT, Threat Hunt, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management, to enhance overall security posture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2-3 years in a SOC environment and 1-2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, and SIEM technologies.
• Experience with security technologies and tools, such as EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security solutions.
• Industry-recognized certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH, are preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with a calm and methodical approach.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'
  
  degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.