SOC SME/Manager/Architect

Metahorizon Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company is seeking a SOC SME / Manager/Architect to lead the end-to-end Security Operations Center (SOC) service delivery in Louisville, Kentucky. The role requires 12-15 years of experience in Security Operations and solid leadership skills. You will manage service delivery to ensure compliance with client objectives and represent SOC in client meetings. Strong technical expertise and hands-on experience with advanced security tools are essential, alongside excellent communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years in Security Operations, with 8–10 years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of SOC processes, incident response, and threat management.
• Expertise in SLA management and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage SOC service delivery and ensure SLA compliance.
• Represent SOC in client meetings and strategic discussions.
• Lead client interactions and incident updates.

Skills

Strong client engagement skills

Hands-on experience with advanced security tools

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

Cortex XSIAM

Adaptive Phishing Defense

Microsoft Defender

Qualys

Job description

Client is seeking a SOC SME / Manager/Architect to lead end-to-end Security Operations Center (SOC) service delivery. The role requires strong technical expertise, client engagement skills, and hands-on experience with advanced security tools to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage SOC service delivery, ensuring SLA compliance and alignment with client objectives.

Represent SOC in client meetings, escalations, and strategic discussions.

Lead client interactions including incident updates, briefings, and roadmap discussions.

Review offshore outputs for ticket quality and SLA adherence.

Own audit readiness and ensure compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

Identify process gaps, drive automation, and enhance SOC capabilities.

Pilot new use cases and lead innovation initiatives.

Deliver weekly status reports and conduct monthly/quarterly stakeholder reviews.

Tools & Technologies:

Cortex XSIAM – SOC automation and analytics

Adaptive Phishing Defense – advanced phishing detection

Microsoft Defender (XDR, Endpoint, Cloud) – unified threat protection

Qualys (Vulnerability Management) – continuous vulnerability scanning

Required Skills & Experience:

12-15 years in Security Operations, with 8–10 years in leadership and client management.

Strong knowledge of SOC processes, incident response, and threat management.

Proven client engagement and stakeholder management experience.

Expertise in SLA management, audit readiness, and compliance frameworks.

Excellent communication and leadership skills.