Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

SOC Manager Location- Remote 6+ months contracts Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager who will lead a team of security analysts. The SOC Manager will provide the security team's leadership, coordination, and operational management. You will play a critical role and lead security personnel, developing strategy, setting goals, and providing performance and professional development feedback. As the SOC Manager, you will lead the security operations team to continually improve the SOC and manage security policies, procedures, and processes. Required Qualifications 5+ years of IT and relevant security experience. 3+ years of experience leading or serving as a senior member of a security operations team. Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Security, Business, Management, Information Technology, or related field. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies and tactics used within a SOC and how they can be applied to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Understanding of the information security industry and the current threat landscape. Preferred Qualifications Certifications including but not limited to: CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional GIAC – Global Information Assurance Certification GSEC – Global Security Essentials Certification ISACA – IT Audit Security Governance and Risk Certifications Prior experience working as a SOC Manager a plus. Responsibilities Work with the rest of the security operations team to support analysts with performance feedback, training, and career direction. Monitor and enforce guidelines for best practices in security and compliance. Ensure the security operations team responds promptly and appropriately to all alerts.Provide monthly updates on key metrics of the security operations team. Strong leadership skills and the ability to guide others during the incident and crisis management. Able to tune correlation rules and outcomes via security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms. Familiarity with Linux and Windows capabilities and network and host-based forensic processes. Familiarity with the investigation of malware and host compromise incidents. Understanding of intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and IP reputation systems. Technical understanding of current cybersecurity threats and trends. Able to multitask, prioritize, and resolve multiple inquiries at once. Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.