Security Operations Manager, AI-Driven Threat Response

Echo Global Logistics; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 129,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Echo Global Logistics is seeking a Manager of Security Operations to lead our 24/7 SOC and drive AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response in a SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environment.

This hands-on leadership role shapes security strategy, oversees major incidents, and builds a world-class security operations capability in a regulated setting. The position emphasizes collaboration with IT, risk, and compliance teams and mentoring SOC staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience.
• 3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team.
• Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents.
• Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives.
• Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements.
• Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows.
• Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture.
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

SOC leadership

SIEM/SOAR/EDR

AI in security

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

Job description

Echo Global Logistics is seeking a Manager of Security Operations to lead our 24/7 SOC and drive AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response in a SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environment.

This hands-on leadership role shapes security strategy, oversees major incidents, and builds a world-class security operations capability in a regulated setting. The position emphasizes collaboration with IT, risk, and compliance teams and mentoring SOC staff.