Corporate Security Operations Center, Principal

About the Role

The Corporate Security team is seeking an experienced Corporate Security Operations Center Principal to enhance our security operations and threat intelligence capabilities. This strategic role reports to the Sr. Director, Fraud Detection Management and requires deep expertise in Security Operations Centers (SOC), threat detection, and intelligence analysis. As a trusted advisor and strategic partner, you will guide the evolution of SOC functions, threat response strategies, and operational resilience across complex hybrid environments.

Our leadership model focuses on developing great leaders at all levels, creating opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth. We seek leaders energized by creative and critical thinking, building high-performing teams, achieving results ethically, and fostering continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in operations, policy, and process development of a Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring alignment with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational goals.
• Integrate threat intelligence into SOC workflows to enhance monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Develop and refine detection strategies, incident response protocols, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Cybersecurity, and Compliance teams to investigate and resolve incidents involving workplace violence, insider threats, external threats, and cyber-physical risks.
• Partner with the Business Continuity Team to develop and maintain emergency preparedness programs.
• Act as a key stakeholder and communicator during critical events, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of mission-critical information.
• Oversee physical security systems in partnership with technology teams, including access control, surveillance, and alarm systems, ensuring effective installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Manage vendor relationships for Security Operations Center workforce, tracking expenses, ensuring budget alignment, evaluating vendor performance, and participating in contract negotiations and site evaluations.
• Lead or contribute to large-scale, cross-functional projects extending beyond the Corporate Security department.
• Act as a liaison with external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, military, emergency responders) to enhance threat intelligence and response capabilities.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve systems, processes, and performance using data, KPIs, and industry benchmarks.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to foster a culture of security awareness and continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with executive leadership and external stakeholders on strategic matters, preparing and delivering briefings, reports, and recommendations.
• Lead complex project initiatives of strategic importance, often involving large cross-functional teams, and may direct the work of other contributors.
• Apply agile methodologies to solve complex, undefined problems, conducting root cause analysis and developing innovative solutions.
• May be assigned direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Studies, Security and Risk Analysis, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10 years of experience working in corporate security, intelligence, or security operations.
• Proven experience managing or supporting a Security Operations Center (SOC).
• Strong analytical skills and experience with threat intelligence platforms and methodologies.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules, including holidays, nights, and some weekends.
• Familiarity with physical security systems (e.g., CCURE, VMS, intrusion detection).
• Familiarity with intelligence aggregator and mass communications software (e.g., Dataminr, Everbridge, AlertMedia, Horizon, Miir3).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, work autonomously, and navigate ambiguity effectively.

Certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or GCTI are a plus.

About Us

As of January 2025, Blue Shield of California became a subsidiary of Ascendiun. Ascendiun is a nonprofit corporate entity that is the parent to a family of organizations including Blue Shield of California and its subsidiary, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan; Altais, a clinical services company; and Stellarus, a company designed to scale healthcare solutions. Together, these organizations are referred to as the Ascendiun Family of Companies.

At Ascendiun, we believe in a brighter future for healthcare. Our goal is to transform a dysfunctional American healthcare system into one worthy of our family and friends, sustainably affordable for everyone. We foster an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute fully to address the needs of the communities we serve.

Our Values

• Honest: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and integrity standards, building trust by doing what we say and acknowledging and correcting shortcomings.
• Human: We strive to listen and communicate effectively, showing empathy by understanding others’ perspectives.
• Courageous: We stand up for what we believe in and are committed to the hard work necessary to achieve our ambitious goals.

Schedule

This role follows our hybrid workplace model, balancing purposeful in-office collaboration with flexibility. For most teams, this means coming into the office two days each week. Employees living more than 50 miles from an office location will work with their manager to determine in-office time based on business need.

Pay

Pay Range for California: $148,940.00 to $223,300.00

Pay Range for Bay Area: $167,896.00 to $251,720.00

Note: This range represents the pay range for this and many other positions at Blue Shield that fall into this pay grade. Salaries are based on candidate experience, location (California, Bay Area, or outside California), and current employee salaries for similar roles.

Physical Requirements

Office Environment - roles involving part to full-time schedule in an office setting. Based in physical offices and work from home/desk work. Activity level: Sedentary, frequency most of the workday.