SOC Manager

Securitas; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Securitas is seeking a SOC Manager who will be responsible for leading the SOC team in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cybersecurity threats 24/7. This role involves managing incident responses, developing security policies, and overseeing SOC tools.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership and communication skills. Benefits include retirement plans, medical coverage, and paid time away from work.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, threat landscapes, and incident response protocols.
• Ability to inspire teams and manage conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the SOC team, monitoring and responding to cybersecurity threats.
• Coordinate incident response during security events.
• Develop and implement security policies and strategies.
• Oversee SOC tools and automated detection systems.
• Communicate technical security issues to stakeholders.

Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

Cloud Security Platforms

SOC Tools

Job description

SOC Manager

Role and Responsibilities

A SOC Manager is responsible for managing the SOC team, which monitors, detects, and responds to cybersecurity threats 24/7

Key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership: Hiring, mentoring, and training SOC analysts and engineers, establishing career paths, and preventing burnout in high-stress roles

• Incident Response: Acting as incident commander during security events, coordinating containment, removal, and recovery, and aligning with frameworks

• Security Strategy: Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and overall cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives

• Tool and Technology Management: Overseeing SOC tools, cloud security platforms, and automated detection systems to improve efficiency and threat response

• Stakeholder Communication: Translating complex technical security issues into actionable insights for executives and other departments

Skills and Qualifications

Successful SOC Managers combine technical expertise with leadership and communication skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of cybersecurity technologies, threat landscapes, cloud security, and incident response protocols

• Leadership Skills: Ability to inspire teams, manage conflicts, and make strategic decisions

• Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze incidents, identify root causes, and implement preventive measures

With over 80 years of protecting the things that matter, we’ve seen more than most. That’s why Securitas is the partner of choice for companies and an employer of choice for candidates worldwide.

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“Securitas is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.”

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Securitas employees come from all walks of life, bringing with them a variety of distinctive skills and perspectives. United through our common purpose, we provide the security needed to safeguard our clients' assets and people. Our core values - Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness - are represented by the three red dots in the Securitas logo. If you live by these values, we’re looking for you to join the Securitas team.

Benefits include:

• Retirement plan
• Employer-provided medical and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Securitas Saves discount program
• Paid holidays
• Paid time away from work

Additionally, some populations may have the availability of accessing earned wages on a daily basis, prior to payday. Restrictions and fees may apply.

Certain waiting periods may also apply. Paid time away from work may be available either through a combination of vacation and sick time or under a PTO policy, depending on local requirements. Benefits may be different for union members.