We are seeking an experienced SOC Manager to lead our Security Operations Center (SOC), with full responsibility for detection, response, and operational excellence. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, process ownership, and alignment to business risk.
The SOC Manager will be accountable for the effectiveness, maturity, and scalability of security operations across the organization.
What you will do?
Oversee day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring timely threat detection, incident response, and threat mitigation. Own day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring effective threat detection, incident response, and containment across all environments.
Develop and implement SOC policies, processes, and playbooks to improve security effectiveness.
Continuously evaluate and enhance SIEM configurations, alerting mechanisms, and automation. Continuously optimize SIEM content, alert quality, detection coverage, and automation capabilities.
Team Management & Training- Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of SOC analysts and incident responders.
Lead incident investigation, containment, and remediation efforts, coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
Align security operations with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and other cybersecurity frameworks.
Produce clear, executive-level incident reporting and risk summaries for security leadership and stakeholders.
Stay updated on emerging threats, attack techniques, and security technologies to drive continuous improvements.
Requirements: 5+ years of experience in SOC leadership, cybersecurity operations, or incident response.
Strong hands-on experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred) and threat detection methodologies.
Deep expertise in incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
Knowledge of cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) and network defense strategies.
Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for security automation.
Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, and other security frameworks.
Excellent communication and leadership skills with a track record of team development and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications:
Security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, OSCP, or SIEM-specific certifications.
Experience leading SOC optimization projects and implementing SOAR solutions.
Background in offensive security (Red Team/Purple Team) is a plus.
This position is open to all candidates.