Security Operations Lead — Hybrid SOC & Incident Response

JobAps; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Security Operations Lead (Information Technology Manager 2) to direct the state's security operations for Executive Branch services. The role will oversee a virtual SOC, SIEM/SOAR platforms, EDR, incident response, and digital forensics, supervising security staff and coordinating across agencies.

The position requires strong leadership, incident coordination, and the ability to plan staffing, training, and budgets for

Qualifications

• Experience leading security operations teams.
• Ability to coordinate cyber incident response across agencies.
• Knowledge of digital forensics processes and evidence handling.
• Supervisory experience of security operations staff or contractors.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Security Operations Center and monitor platforms and alerts.
• Oversee enterprise SIEM/SOAR platforms and data onboarding.
• Coordinate with agencies and partners on incidents and recovery.
• Direct digital forensic investigations and deliver findings to stakeholders.
• Supervise security ops staff and contractors; manage performance.

Skills

Security operations

Incident coordination

Digital forensics

Staff supervision

Education

College training in CS or MIS

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is seeking a Security Operations Lead (Information Technology Manager 2) to direct the state's security operations for Executive Branch services. The role will oversee a virtual SOC, SIEM/SOAR platforms, EDR, incident response, and digital forensics, supervising security staff and coordinating across agencies.

The position requires strong leadership, incident coordination, and the ability to plan staffing, training, and budgets for