MDR Operations Lead: SOC & Threat Hunting (Sentinel/XDR)

SecureSky, Inc; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SecureSky, Inc. is seeking an experienced Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Operations Manager to lead our SOC/MDR Operations team in Omaha.

You will supervise Cybersecurity Specialists and Threat Analysts delivering threat monitoring, triage, detection, and response for clients using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR and Defender XDR. The role emphasizes process improvement, staff training, escalation management, and content/threat intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Experience leading SOC/MDR teams, preferably in MSSP.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender XDR is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SOC/MDR Operations and supervise Cybersecurity Specialists and Threat Analysts.
• Refine MDR service delivery, workflows, and escalation processes.
• Manage technical resources such as Sentinel analytics rules, dashboards, and automations.
• Serve as escalation point for high-severity incidents and ensure quality communication.
• Develop onboarding and staff training programs, support certifications.
• Prepare threat landscape analyses and proactive hunting guidance.
• Oversee performance management and career development for direct reports.

Skills

Team Leadership

Threat Monitoring

Incident Response

Staff Training

Content & Threat Intelligence

Escalation Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Defender XDR

SOAR

Job description

SecureSky, Inc. is seeking an experienced Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Operations Manager to lead our SOC/MDR Operations team in Omaha.

You will supervise Cybersecurity Specialists and Threat Analysts delivering threat monitoring, triage, detection, and response for clients using Microsoft Sentinel SIEM/SOAR and Defender XDR. The role emphasizes process improvement, staff training, escalation management, and content/threat intelligence.