Manager, Security Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Manager, Security Operations, to lead our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive the next generation of AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape security strategy, lead major incident response, and build a world-class security operations capability in a SOX-regulated, SOC 2 Type 2 certified environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments
• Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents
• Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives
• Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements
• Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows
• Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience
• 3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team
• Deep expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response
• Experience operating in SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environments
• Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

Leadership & People Skills

• Technically credible leader who earns trust through expertise and action
• Calm, decisive decision-maker during high-pressure security incidents
• Excellent communicator able to translate complex security issues for any audience
• Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to improve security outcomes
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results
• Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and team development

Pay

$129,352.00-188,077.00 per year. This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.