Senior Security Engineer - SOC Lead & Incident Response

TrulyHired; Leawood (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and generous paid time off

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) employer matching program

Parental leave

Community outreach groups

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ascend Learning is hiring a Senior Security Engineer in Leawood, Kansas to lead security operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will manage daily SOC activities and collaborate with internal teams to enhance security processes.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cybersecurity, including SOC management and incident response. Competitive benefits are offered, including flexible paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity, network security, and/or infrastructure engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing or supporting SOC operations.
• Proficiency in SIEM, EDR/XDR, or SOAR platforms.
• Strong communication skills to lead incident response efforts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SOC operations and ensure incidents are triaged and resolved.
• Act as primary contact for managed security service providers.
• Continuously improve SOC effectiveness through automation.
• Participate in incident response and manage after-hours security incidents.

Skills

Incident Handler-focused certification (e.g., GCIH)

Six years of professional experience in cybersecurity

Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, or SOAR platforms

Strong leadership presence

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike Falcon

Cortex XSOAR

Job description

Ascend Learning is hiring a Senior Security Engineer in Leawood, Kansas to lead security operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will manage daily SOC activities and collaborate with internal teams to enhance security processes.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cybersecurity, including SOC management and incident response. Competitive benefits are offered, including flexible paid time off and health insurance.