Senior SOC Lead: 24x7 Cyber Defense & IR

AT&T; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 141,300 - 211,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Employee discounts on eligible plans

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst in Middletown, NJ. The role involves leading SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring and response to incidents. Candidates should possess over 5 years of cybersecurity experience and a degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. The position offers a salary range of $141,300 to $211,900 with exceptional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid parental leave. Join our team to build the future of connectivity and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity operations experience, including SOC monitoring and incident response.
• 1–2+ years in a lead/shift-lead role with demonstrated operational leadership.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR and alert triage workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily SOC operations across shifts to ensure continuous monitoring.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and ensure accurate case documentation.
• Maintain operational readiness and enforce operational standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations experience

Incident response

Operational leadership

Log analysis

SIEM/SOAR experience

Artificial Intelligence techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Job description

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Analyst in Middletown, NJ. The role involves leading SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring and response to incidents. Candidates should possess over 5 years of cybersecurity experience and a degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity. The position offers a salary range of $141,300 to $211,900 with exceptional benefits including medical coverage, 401(k), and paid parental leave. Join our team to build the future of connectivity and cybersecurity.