SOC Manager

Alignerr Corp.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Alignerr Corp. is seeking a seasoned SOC Manager to independently assess the operational readiness of security operations centers. You will review detection logic, response workflows, playbooks, and incident lifecycles to surface what works and what needs improvement.

This fully remote contract role requires critical analysis, structured evaluation, and a focus on delivering clear, actionable findings for ongoing security operations programs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on SOC operations experience.
• Proven incident lifecycle management ability.
• Strong written communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Review detection alerts, triage workflows, and escalation paths for logic and coverage.
• Evaluate incident response actions across real or simulated cases.
• Identify gaps in logging, detection coverage, and containment logic.
• Validate playbooks for clarity and real-world feasibility.
• Summarize incident patterns and systemic weaknesses in structured reports.
• Support SOC maturity assessments and ongoing readiness.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident response leadership

Detection engineering

Analytical writing

Tools

SIEM platforms

EDR tools

Cloud-native security

Job description

SOC Manager (Security Operations Assessor)

About The Role

What if your hard-won experience running security operations could directly strengthen how organizations detect, respond to, and recover from threats? We're looking for a seasoned SOC Manager to independently assess the operational readiness of security operations centers — reviewing detection logic, response workflows, playbook quality, and incident lifecycle management to surface what's working and what isn't.

This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced cybersecurity professionals who thrive on critical analysis and structured evaluation.

• Type: Hourly Contract
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: Flexible, based on project scope

What You'll Do

• Review detection alerts, triage workflows, and escalation pathways for logic, consistency, and coverage
• Evaluate the completeness, accuracy, and quality of incident response actions across real or simulated cases
• Identify gaps in logging depth, detection coverage, and containment logic
• Validate playbooks for clarity, correctness, and real-world operational feasibility
• Summarize incident patterns, operational bottlenecks, and systemic weaknesses in structured reports
• Support recurring assessments of SOC maturity, responsiveness, and overall operational rigor

Who You Are

• Hands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response leadership, or cybersecurity operations management
• Strong understanding of detection engineering, escalation logic, and incident lifecycle management
• Sharp analytical writing skills — you can translate complex findings into clear, structured documentation
• A methodical, detail-oriented approach to evaluating security processes

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, or cloud-native detection systems
• Experience designing or auditing incident response playbooks
• Background in SOC maturity frameworks or red/blue team assessments

Why Join Us

• Work on meaningful security assessments that have a direct impact on organizational resilience
• Fully remote and asynchronous — work on your own schedule
• Freelance autonomy with structured, clearly defined work
• Leverage your operational expertise in a high-value consulting capacityPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessment projects launch