





Metro location and mid-level SOC leadership increase applicant density, but role's security specialization moderates competition.
Core SOC and incident response skills transfer across industries, though sector-specific knowledge (semiconductor) moderately matters.
Multiple mandatory years, leadership requirement, certifications, and specific SIEM/SOAR experience increase filter strictness.
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Lead and manage daily security operations center (SOC) activities including monitoring, incident triage, investigation, escalation, and incident response coordination across global time zones.
Own and enhance SOC procedures such as incident intake, classification, escalation, response playbooks, and post-incident reviews to align with security governance and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous SOC improvements through detection development, performance metrics, stakeholder coordination, and leveraging automation and SOAR capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum 5 years of progressive cybersecurity experience including hands-on security operations, incident response, or SOC leadership.
At least 3 years leading SOC analysts, incident response teams, or managed security operations.
Strong expertise in SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, cloud and identity security monitoring, incident response processes, and relevant security frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, NIST).
Experienced SOC leader comfortable managing global coverage and cross-functional coordination in enterprise environments.
Proficient in building/improving detection use cases, incident workflows, SOC metrics, and incident command roles.
Familiarity with advanced SOC technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, cloud security platforms, and emerging GenAI-assisted workflows.