Cybersecurity Manager – SOC

Cybersecurity Manager – SOC

Requirements

• Minimum seven (7) years in cybersecurity, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role within a Security Operations Center (SOC) or incident response team
• Proven track record in incident detection, response, and threat hunting across complex, global environments
• Deep understanding of security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, antivirus, IDS/IPS, DLP, and forensic analysis tools
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and partner across both technical and non-technical teams
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire a global team of cybersecurity analysts operating 24/7 to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats in real time
• Design, refine, and enforce SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation protocols to ensure swift and consistent incident handling
• Oversee the configuration and performance of critical security tools including SIEM, EDR, DLP, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence platforms
• Direct end-to-end incident response efforts—from detection and containment to root cause analysis and post-incident reviews
• Mentor and develop SOC team members through coaching, training, and performance feedback to build a high-performing, resilient team
• Partner with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to align SOC operations with business goals and regulatory requirements
• Track and report on SOC metrics, threat trends, and operational KPIs to inform executive decision-making
• Continuously monitor the evolving threat landscape and integrate emerging best practices to enhance detection and response capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, or equivalent
• Hands-on familiarity with the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards like NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, or similar.