SOC Lead AVP

Adecco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services organization is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to support and lead Security Operations Center activities. You will oversee real-time security monitoring and incident response while providing day-to-day leadership to SOC associates during assigned shifts.

The role also supports broader cybersecurity initiatives across security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access management, governance, compliance and information-security risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 4+ years of professional experience.
• 3+ years in cybersecurity, information security, vulnerability management, security architecture, networking, or systems administration.
• 3+ years of risk-management experience.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
• Understanding of FFIEC, GLBA and NIST.
• Experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, firewalls, UNIX/Linux, and network architecture.
• Hands-on with SIEM, DLP, EDR, XDR.
• Ability to analyze networks and assess vulnerabilities.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 rotating SOC schedule.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate security events and alerts across enterprise systems and infrastructure.
• Investigate potential cybersecurity incidents and determine appropriate response.
• Contain and coordinate communications with stakeholders during incidents.
• Document security events, investigations, actions and outcomes.
• Lead SOC associates during shifts and ensure coverage and readiness.
• Support vulnerability management, IAM, and security governance activities.
• Assist with security audits, risk assessments and compliance work.
• Help implement organizational information-security policies and standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Incident response

Team leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory frameworks

Network fundamentals

Windows/UNIX/Linux

SIEM/DLP/EDR/XDR

Problem solving

Rotating shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS / MIS / Eng / Math / Business)

Tools

SIEM

DLP

EDR

XDR

Job description

Compensation: $100,000–$150,000 annually

Schedule: 1am - 9am

Must be able to speak Mandarin

Position Overview

A global financial services organization is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to support and lead Security Operations Center activities. This individual will oversee real-time security monitoring and incident response while providing day-to-day leadership to SOC associates during assigned shifts.

The position will also support broader cybersecurity initiatives involving security operations, vulnerability management, identity and access management, governance, compliance and information-security risk.

Key Responsibilities

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Monitor and evaluate security events and alerts across enterprise systems and infrastructure.
• Investigate potential cybersecurity incidents and determine appropriate response and escalation actions.
• Perform initial incident containment and coordinate communication with appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of security events, investigations, actions and outcomes.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and assist with identifying lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities and attack techniques.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and direction to SOC associates during assigned shifts.
• Ensure appropriate staffing coverage, task assignment and operational readiness.
• Ensure team members follow established security policies, standards and incident-response procedures.
• Escalate operational or security concerns when appropriate.
• Participate in improving SOC processes, procedures and incident-response practices.

Cyber Defense & Security Services

• Administer and support assigned security monitoring and defense technologies.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning and vulnerability-management activities.
• Participate in identity and access management activities.
• Support penetration-testing initiatives and remediation efforts.
• Assist with data privacy and phishing-awareness programs.
• Participate in security audits, risk assessments and related compliance activities.
• Help implement and maintain organizational information-security policies and standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
• At least 3 years of experience involving cybersecurity, information security, vulnerability management, security architecture, networking, security technologies or systems administration.
• At least 3 years of experience involving risk management.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and information-security principles and best practices.
• Understanding of regulatory and security frameworks such as FFIEC, GLBA and NIST.
• Knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, firewalls, UNIX/Linux environments and network architecture.
• Experience or working knowledge of security technologies such as SIEM, DLP, EDR and XDR.
• Ability to understand network protocols and evaluate identified vulnerabilities.
• Strong incident analysis, documentation, escalation and communication capabilities.
• Ability to work within a rotating 24/7 SOC schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• CISSP, CRISC or other relevant cybersecurity/IT certification.
• Previous experience within banking, financial services or another highly regulated environment.
• Previous SOC leadership, shift-lead or team-supervision experience.
• Hands-on experience responding to cybersecurity incidents in an enterprise environment.