Security Operations Manager

Franklin Fitch; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Fitch is seeking a Security Operations Manager for a well-established MSP. You will lead day-to-day delivery of managed security services, mentor a team of Security Analysts, and act as the primary escalation point for security incidents, investigations and client communications.

This role blends technical leadership with operational management and advisory work. You will strengthen client security postures, drive security monitoring improvements, support compliance initiatives (HIPAA,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience within Cybersecurity, Security Operations or Information Security.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring a Security Operations or SOC team.
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response and security monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Defender XDR or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk reviews and security posture improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOC 2 and cyber insurance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience within an MSP, MSSP or highly regulated environment would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Security Analysts through coaching, performance management and technical guidance.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response, investigations and escalation management.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex security incidents.
• Conduct security assessments and provide practical recommendations to improve client security posture.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity best practices, security strategy and compliance requirements.
• Support compliance initiatives across frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC 2 and cyber insurance requirements.
• Manage and optimize security technologies including endpoint protection, identity management, email security and vulnerability management platforms.
• Develop and improve operational processes, documentation, reporting and service delivery standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify opportunities for continuous security improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of managed security services.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Security Operations

Information Security

Incident Response

Security Monitoring

Communication

Risk Assessment

MSP Experience

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Entra ID

Defender XDR

Microsoft Sentinel

Endpoint protection

Identity management

Email security

Vulnerability management platforms

Job description

Our client is a well-established Managed Services Provider (MSP) with a strong reputation for delivering secure, customer-focused IT solutions to organizations across a range of industries. As they continue to expand their cybersecurity offering, they are seeking an experienced Security Operations Manager to lead their growing Security team and help shape the future of their managed security services.

This is an exciting opportunity for a security leader who enjoys combining technical expertise, team leadership and client engagement to deliver high-quality security outcomes in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

The Role

As the Security Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of managed security services while mentoring and developing a team of Security Analysts. Acting as the primary escalation point for security incidents, you will oversee investigations, support incident response activities and work closely with clients to strengthen their overall security posture.

You’ll also play a key role in evolving security processes, improving operational efficiency and advising clients on security best practices, compliance requirements and strategic security improvements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical leadership, operational management and client-facing advisory responsibilities within an MSP environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Security Analysts through coaching, performance management and technical guidance.
• Oversee security monitoring, incident response, investigations and escalation management.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for complex security incidents.
• Conduct security assessments and provide practical recommendations to improve client security posture.
• Advise clients on cybersecurity best practices, security strategy and compliance requirements.
• Support compliance initiatives across frameworks such as HIPAA, SOC 2 and cyber insurance requirements.
• Manage and optimize security technologies including endpoint protection, identity management, email security and vulnerability management platforms.
• Develop and improve operational processes, documentation, reporting and service delivery standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify opportunities for continuous security improvement.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of managed security services.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience within Cybersecurity, Security Operations or Information Security.
• 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring a Security Operations or SOC team.
• Strong understanding of security operations, incident response and security monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies such as Microsoft Defender, Entra ID, Defender XDR or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk reviews and security posture improvement initiatives.
• Working knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements including HIPAA, SOC 2 and cyber insurance standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience within an MSP, MSSP or highly regulated environment would be highly advantageous.