SOC Manager / Incident Response and Security Operations Leadership / Remote / Full-Time

This is an exciting full-time opportunity to join a rapidly growing MDR and cybersecurity consulting organization as a SOC Manager. You'll be working with a modern security stack leveraging SIEM/SOAR, EDR, cloud-native technologies, and advanced detection/response tools. This is a remote, Full-time, direct hire role open to candidates across the U.S.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to shape and build a team from the ground up. The company is scaling quickly, and they’re looking for a hands-on technical leader who can own SOC operations, improve detection/response maturity, and elevate service delivery across digital forensics, incident response consulting, and MDR engagements. If you’re passionate about leading while staying close to the tech, and you want a place where you can influence direction, process, and culture, this is a prime growth opportunity..

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, MDR, or consulting environments
• 3+ years in a leadership or management role (team lead, supervisor, SOC manager, IR lead, etc.)
• Strong technical background across digital forensics, incident response, and SOC operations
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and log analysis workflows
• Deep understanding of threat detection, threat hunting, and triage methodologies
• Experience building or maturing SOC processes, KPIs, and escalation workflows
• Knowledge of attacker TTPs (MITRE ATT&CK, malware analysis fundamentals, etc.)
• Experience working directly with customers in a consulting or MDR service model
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop analysts and responders

Desired Skills & Experience

• Certifications such as GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, CISSP, or similar
• Experience developing detection content or playbooks (SIEM/SOAR automation)
• Experience supporting IR retainer clients or delivering IR engagements
• Exposure to cloud security environments (Azure, AWS, Google)
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth cyber organizations.

What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown

• 40% SIEM/SOAR Engineering & Detection Tuning
• 30% Digital Forensics & Incident Response Support
• 20% EDR Oversight, Triage & Threat Hunting
• 10% Misc. Operational Security Technologies

Daily Responsibilities

• 40% Hands On: escalation support, detection tuning, DFIR oversight, threat hunting
• 40% Management Duties: hiring, mentoring, process creation, performance management, stakeholder reporting
• 20% Team Collaboration: cross?functional with IR consultants, engineering, product, customer teams

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

•  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.