SOC Analyst - Remote - Independent Visa

Global Business Ser. 4u; Springfield (IL); Presencial; USD 105.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Business Ser. 4u seeks a SOC Manager to lead the Security Operations Center, ensuring 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and team development. You will drive triage, playbooks, and collaboration with IT and application teams to keep security controls effective.

The role requires strong networking and OS knowledge, concise communication with the CISO, and a track record of building high-performing SOC teams in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• 5+ years in cybersecurity with at least 2 in SOC leadership.
• Strong triage, incident management, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and common security controls.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage SOC with 24/7 monitoring and rapid response.
• Oversee triage, investigation, and resolution within 24–48 hours.
• Develop and maintain SOC processes, playbooks, escalation procedures.
• Communicate incident status and plans to CISO and stakeholders.
• Evaluate and improve SOC capabilities, tools, processes, and personnel.
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts for operational excellence.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and app teams to ensure controls.
• Stay current on threats and technologies to improve SOC effectiveness.

Conocimientos

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat detection

SIEM

Networking

Windows/Linux

Communication

Team mentoring

Educación

CISSP/CISM/GIAC/CEH certifications

Herramientas

IDS/IPS

Firewalls

Endpoint protection

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

SOC Manager

Department

Information Security

Reports To

CISO

Employment Type

Contract-to-hire, Full-Time

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive SOC Manager to lead our Security Operations Center team. This individual will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day security monitoring, incident response, and team development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in networking and operating systems, excellent triage and incident management skills, and a passion for building high-performing teams. Strong communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SOC team, ensuring 24/7 monitoring and rapid response to security incidents.
• Oversee triage, investigation, and resolution of security alerts and incidents within a 24-48 hour window.
• Develop and maintain SOC processes, playbooks, and escalation procedures.
• Communicate incident status, response plans, and resolution updates clearly and frequently to stakeholders, including the CISO.
• Evaluate current SOC capabilities and identify areas for improvement in tools, processes, and personnel.
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure security controls are effective and incidents are properly contained.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies to continuously improve SOC effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2 years in a SOC leadership role.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, operating systems (Windows, Linux), and security technologies (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection).
• Proven experience in incident response and threat detection.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to overcommunicate plans, updates, and risks to leadership.
• Experience building, scaling, and mentoring SOC teams.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS) is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC, CEH) preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
• Calm under pressure and able to make decisions quickly.
• Passionate about cybersecurity and team development.