Job Description

About our Client

Ready to help build something extraordinary from the ground up? Our client is building a new department that will combine Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring, Network Operations Center (NOC) monitoring, and Physical Security monitoring.  

This greenfield initiative represents a unique chance to join a stable, profitable organization where you will have visibility with IT and other organizational leaders and a career development opportunities to continue growing your leadership skills.  Other benefits include:

• Annual Bonus Program
• Low cost medical, dental premiums
• Very generous Paid Time Off 
• 401K match plus additional Company Funded Retirement Savings Account (even if you don't contribute to 401K)
• Leadership training program
• Management that is dedicated to your career success and flexible when life happens
• Positive/collaborative work culture

The Role: 

As the  NOC / SOC Lead, you'll be your Manager's right-hand, leading a team of Operations Analysts in protecting critical infrastructure. 

*This role is 8 AM - 5 PM and will be onsite M-F initially.

You'll play a key role in:

• Oversight for network, cyber and physical security monitoring systems
• Mentor and develop junior analysts including KPI management, helping them grow into seasoned professionals
• Serve as the escalation point for complex incidents requiring deep technical expertise
• Coordinate real-time response to security events, network issues, and physical security alerts
• Present to executives on security posture, incidents, and operational improvements
• Drive continuous improvement through root cause analysis and process optimization

You'll work with enterprise-grade tools that matter:

• SIEM Platforms: QRadar, LogRhythm, Splunk, Exabeam, Sentinel or similar
• EDR Solutions: CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, SentinelOne or similar
• NDR Solutions: Darktrace, ExtraHop, Vectra AI or similar
• Network Monitoring: Nagios, Splunk, Cisco ASAs, NSXT
• Vulnerability & DLP tools

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate incident response across multiple teams 
• Compile and analyze security events, ensuring rapid notification to business partners
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis on critical incidents
• Execute disaster recovery procedures and refine incident response plans
• Automate routine processes using scripting languages (PowerShell, Python)
• Create executive-level reports on security status and operational metrics
• Establish KPIs that matter: uptime percentages, mean time to repair, time to impact assessment

Your Experience:

• 10+ years in technology with deep hands-on experience in network and/or security monitoring systems
• 3+ years of leadership experience with a passion for mentoring diverse teams
• NOC/SOC operations background – you've been in the trenches and know what works
• Production SIEM experience that goes beyond surface level – you can write queries, tune alerts, and optimize detection rules
• Incident management expertise with a track record of managing complex, multi-team responses
• Scripting abilities for automation and efficiency improvements

The Leadership Qualities:

• Mentoring mindset – you genuinely enjoy developing others and watching them succeed
• Communication excellence – you can explain complex technical issues to both analysts and executives
• Collaborative approach – you understand that great security is a team sport
• Adaptability – you thrive in fast-paced environments and can pivot when priorities shift
• Growth orientation – you're excited about building something new and continuously improving

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