Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
K L McKinney Consulting · Houston, TX · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$115k–$130k/yrFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and manage SOC staff, including analysts and engineers.
- Set performance expectations, provide feedback, and promote professional development.
- Foster collaboration within the team and with other departments.
- Oversee detection, analysis, and response to security incidents.
- Develop and implement incident response plans and crisis communication strategies.
- Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Manage SOC tools such as SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence platforms.
- Evaluate and implement new security technologies to enhance SOC capabilities.
- Track SOC performance metrics (KPIs/SLAs) and provide updates to senior management.
- Prepare compliance reports and support audits.
Required Skills
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls) and processes (e.g., incident management).
- Familiarity with network protocols, threat intelligence, and vulnerability management.
- Leadership skills to drive team performance in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, preferably in a SOC environment.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Experience with incident response and threat management.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to cybersecurity.
Pay
$115,000 - $130,000 / year
Schedule
Full-Time
Benefits
The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and innovative organization.
Skills
- Technical expertise in cybersecurity tools and processes.
- Leadership and management skills.
- Collaborative and problem-solving abilities.
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge.
Benefits
Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and more.
Schedule
Full-Time