SOC Manager

Huntsville, AL

Full-Time with comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities:

Lead and enhance Security Operations Center (SOC) by managing a high-performing security team, optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in threat detection and incident response

• SOC Leadership & Strategy
• • Define and evolve SOC strategy, ensuring operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability
  • Provide motivational leadership to SOC personnel, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous learning environment
  • Establish KPIs, metrics, and reporting structures to monitor SOC performance and drive service enhancements
  • Oversee SOC automation, security orchestration (SOAR), and threat detection improvements
• SOC Operations & Incident Response
  • Lead SOC service delivery, ensuring high-quality client support and security monitoring
  • Oversee incident response workflows, ensuring smooth escalation, resolution, and continuous process optimization
  • Manage and enhance SOC technology stack, including SIEM, XDR, and automation tools
  • Ensure compliance with DFARS, CMMC, and NIST 800-171 security frameworks
• Client Engagement & Executive Communication
  • Act as the primary escalation point for SOC-related client issues, ensuring service excellence
  • Deliver security insights, performance updates, and risk briefings to executive leadership, clients, and stakeholders
  • Enhance client engagement strategies by optimizing SOC service offerings.
• Compliance, Governance, & Risk Management
  • Oversee audit preparation, security assessments, and regulatory reporting.
  • Develop and maintain SOC policies and governance frameworks in alignment with cybersecurity best practices
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration between SOC, compliance, and engineering teams to enhance security posture

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related field preferred
• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years in a SOC leadership role
• Proven experience managing SOC teams, optimizing workflows, and scaling security operations
• Expertise in SOC automation, SIEM/XDR platforms, and security orchestration (SOAR)
• Deep understanding of compliance frameworks: NIST 800-171, DFARS, and CMMC
• Executive-level communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and present security insights effectively
• Key Competencies:
  • Leadership & Team Development – Ability to mentor, motivate, and build high-performing SOC teams
  • SOC Maturity & Process Optimization – Expertise in defining, shaping, and evolving SOC services
  • Incident Response & Workflow Management – Strong experience in escalation handling, security automation, and orchestration
  • Client Service & Engagement – Ability to optimize SOC service delivery and improve client satisfaction
  • Strategic Vision & Business Influence – Ability to align SOC initiatives with business objectives

We are committed to supporting our team members both professionally and personally. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet a wide range of needs, including competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for continuous learning and growth. Our benefits are crafted to ensure that our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive in both their careers and personal lives. We believe that when our people are well-cared for, they can deliver their best, helping us to achieve our collective goals.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”