Cyber Ops Lead I SOC Lead

SFE; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

SFE is seeking a Cyber Ops Lead I SOC Lead in Draper, UT for a full-time role. You will lead day-to-day SOC operations, triage alerts, manage case queues, and coordinate incident response efforts.

You will mentor analysts, ensure SLAs, and drive improvements in playbooks and SOPs to strengthen security posture. The position requires 5+ years in a SOC, strong SIEM/EDR experience, and willingness to work on-site in Draper.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Security Operations Center or similar cyber defense role, including lead/senior capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing case/ticket queues and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of SIEM, EDR, and case/ticket management tooling.
• Solid understanding of incident response fundamentals (triage, containment, escalation).
• Willingness to work on-site in Draper, UT, including on-call/shift coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the SOC case queue: triage alerts and tickets; assign priority and track through to resolution.
• Maintain SLAs for case handling and escalation; identify bottlenecks to prevent backlogs.
• Ensure consistent documentation, categorization, and closure quality across all cases.
• Lead day-to-day SOC operations: monitoring, alert triage, and initial incident response.
• Coordinate shift coverage and on-call rotations for continuous monitoring.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for analysts on complex cases.
• Drive continuous improvement of detection content, playbooks, and SOPs.
• Act as liaison between Cyber Defense and Tech Operations for cross-team issues.
• Support incident response efforts, including initial triage and containment recommendations.
• Mentor SOC analysts and support onboarding and skills development.
• Track and report SOC metrics to the Director and flag trends for improvements.

Skills

SOC leadership

Case queue management

Incident response

SIEM/EDR familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

On-site work in Draper

Tools

SIEM

EDR

Case management tooling

Job description

Cyber Ops Lead I SOC Lead

Draper, UT

Hire Type: Fulltime

120K/annum + benefits

Experience in a regulated industry (healthcare, financial services, or similar) handling

Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, Security+, CySA+, or equivalent.

Familiarity with cloud environments (AWSlAzure) and common cloud security tooling.

Prior experience building or refining SOC playbooks, runbooks, or standard operating procedures.

SOC case queue is triaged consistently with clear ownership and no unexplained aging

Escalation paths to Tech Operations are documented and running smoothly, with fewer dropped handoffs.

Analyst team has clear expectations, regular feedback, and improving case quality.

Director, Cyber Defense & Strategy has reliable visibility into SOC health through regular reporting

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Case & Queue Management
• Own the SOC case queue: triage incoming alerts, tickets, and requests; assign priority and track cases through to resolution.
• Maintain SLAs for case handling and escalation; identify and clear bottlenecks before they become backlogs.
• Ensure consistent documentation, categorization, and closure quality across all cases.

SOC Leadership & Operations

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring, alert triage, and initial incident response.
• Coordinate shift coverage and on-call rotations to maintain continuous monitoring.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for analysts on complex or ambiguous cases.
• Drive continuous improvement Of detection content, playbooks, and standard operating procedures.

Partnering with Technology Operations

• Act as the primary liaison between Cyber Defense and Tech Operations on issues that span both teams (eg., system changes, outages, access requests, infrastructure-related findings).
• Coordinate response and remediation activities that require Tech Operations involvement, ensuring clear handoffs and shared visibility into status.
• Participate in change management and operational reviews where security input is needed.

Incident Response

• Support incident response efforts, including initial triage, containment recommendations, and coordination across teams during active incidents.
• Contribute to post-incident reviews and help translate lessons learned into process or tooling improvements.

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to SOC analysts; support onboarding and skills development.
• Help set expectations for case quality, communication, and escalation practices.

Reporting & Metrics

• Track and report on SOC operational metrics (case volume, time-to-triage, time-to-resolution, escalation rates) to the Director, Cyber Defense & Strategy.
• Flag trends or recurring issues that indicate a need for process, tooling, or staffing changes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Security Operations Center or similar cyber defense role, including at least 1-2 years in a lead , senior analyst, or shift-lead capacity
• Demonstrated experience managing case/ticket queues and driving them to resolution in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge Of SIEM, EDR, and case/ticket management tooling
• Solid understanding Of incident response fundamentals (triage, containment, escalation).
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Technology Operations, IT, and Engineering teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical detail for varied audiences.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Draper, UT, including participation in on-call/shift coverage as needed.