SOC Security Operations Manager - Public Service Impact

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

State retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Security Operations Center Manager to lead the SOC and safeguard the agency’s information assets. You will guide incident response, vulnerability management, and IT risk programs within a security-focused team.

The role requires an IT-related degree (associate or bachelor’s) and 2+ years of experience in security. Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC are preferred to support this mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in IT with a security-focused role.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree as stated; substitutions allowed for higher degree.
• Security certifications (preferred): Security+, CySA+, and/or GSEC.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Security Operations Center and guide the SOC team in security operations to protect information assets.
• Lead SOC staff recruitment, training, evaluation, and performance management.
• Administer vulnerability and threat management using security tools and threat intel to identify risks.
• Triage security incidents, determine scope and urgency, and coordinate remediation actions.
• Manage IT risk program including risk assessments and risk acceptance forms.
• Assist with security-related help desk tickets and incidents.
• Ensure proper handling of PII and protection of agency networks and data.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Skills

SOC management

Incident response

Vulnerability management

IT risk management

PII protection

Help desk security

Education

Associate Degree in IT/CS or related

Bachelor's Degree or higher in IT/CS or related

Job description

South Carolina Department of Social Services is seeking a Security Operations Center Manager to lead the SOC and safeguard the agency’s information assets. You will guide incident response, vulnerability management, and IT risk programs within a security-focused team.

The role requires an IT-related degree (associate or bachelor’s) and 2+ years of experience in security. Certifications such as Security+, CySA+, or GSEC are preferred to support this mission-driven organization.