SOC Lead / Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Cbase Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Innosoft is seeking a SOC Lead to mature the Security Operations Center, reporting to the CISO. The role requires strong leadership for analysts and hands-on incident handling across on-prem and cloud environments.

Ideal candidates have CISSP, GCIH, Security+ and 10+ years IT security experience, with a track record in threat detection and response within complex organizations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years IT experience with Windows, Linux and web apps.
• 5+ years in enterprise infrastructure design and deployment.
• 5 years in a SOC lead capacity.
• Experience with OWASP Top Ten and CWE/SANS Top 25 remediation.
• Familiarity with eGRC systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and maturation of Security Operations capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and guide SOC Analysts I–III.
• Oversee incident identification, analysis, and response.
• Staff Security Operations resources as needed.
• Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain audit-ready status.

Skills

IT experience

SOC lead experience

Enterprise infra design

Education

BS degree in CS/IT/Eng

CISSP

GCIH

Security+

Network security certs

Job description

SOC Lead / Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Location: Fully Onsite (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 1801 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201 Candidate MUST be a SC resident. No relocation allowed.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Interview Type: Virtual

Visa Requirements: At least 6 months of valid work authorization (Citizen, GC, EAD, OPT-EAD, H4-EAD)

Project Overview

This is an ongoing project with aggressive timelines. A majority of the team is made up of experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work in an environment where fluidity of duties is common. Each team member is expected to contribute with minimal supervision. Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated team members will find this position attractive.

The Office of Cybersecurity is tasked with performing ongoing enterprise cybersecurity threat monitoring and incident response capabilities. This position requires a broad and keen understanding of technology and IT delivery of Security Operation services for on premise and cloud-based equipment and critical applications. A strong candidate for this position should possess experience in the following:

• Cyber Threat Response and Incident Handling
• Cyber Security Operations

Responsibilities

The Cybersecurity Operations Lead will be in a unique position to help mature our Security Operations Center capability and will work directly for the CISO to drive innovation and maturation of the Agency Cyber threat detection and response capabilities. We are looking for candidates who are highly organized, can work independently in a fast-paced environment and produce multiple quality deliverables within defined deadlines. Candidates should be self-starters, creative problem solvers and have an eagerness to implement tactics, techniques and procedures which make the most effective use of Agency staff, resources, products and technologies quickly.

• Drive innovation and maturation of Security Operations capabilities
• Act as an escalation point and provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to SOC Analyst I, II, and III
• Oversee the identification, analysis, and response to security incidents, ensuring rapid containment and resolution Innosoft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• Lead and mentor a team of Security Operations analysts, ensuring they are well-trained and motivated
• Assist in staffing Security Operations staff
• Perform threat identification and analysis of risks to the Medicaid Enterprise
• Assist in the implementation and advancement of Continuous Monitoring and Incident Response processes and procedures
• Consistently review and refine Playbooks, Process, and Alert reviews to identify areas of improvement
• Assist with advanced threat hunting, looking for attacker presence within the environment
• Work with Information Technology, Application Development and Business Teams to advance security efforts of the Medicaid Enterprise
• Lead security team projects, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with compliance teams to maintain audit-ready status

Education and Certifications

BS degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or similar discipline

Required Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Required GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Required Security +

Network security certifications

Required Skills

• 10+ years of experience of IT working with Windows, Linux, and Web-based applications
• 5+ years of experience with enterprise infrastructure design and deployment
• 5 years of related experience in a SOC lead capacity

Preferred Skills

• Experience identifying, testing and leading remediation efforts of OWASP Top Ten, CWE/SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors, etc.
• Prior experience performing penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in organizations subject to FISMA or similar requirements
• Prior experience in working with eGRC systems

Additional Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing; to interact effectively with internal and external vendors, project team members, management and agency departments; to build relationships and use facilitation skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Experience in organizing information in a way that is appropriate for technical explanations without losing sight of the needs and aptitude of the audience
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple teams and vendors
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively in order to meet deadlines
• Must be intermediate to advanced skills in additional Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and working with templates and style guidelines for branding consistency
• Keen attention to detail while maintaining the ability to see the big picture
• Experience with the evaluation and selection of products and vendors to support initiatives.
• Ability to accept changes and constructive criticism in a fast turn-around environment Innosoft is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• A firm understanding of the offerings and capabilities within Cloud service providers and technologies