Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead - L3

Toyota • Plano, TX

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About The Position

The SOC Analyst III serves as a senior member of the Security Operations Center, responsible for advanced threat detection, investigation, incident response, and security monitoring activities. This role provides technical leadership for complex cybersecurity incidents, develops and optimizes detection content, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization's security posture. The SOC Analyst III also mentors junior analysts, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and contributes to the development of security operations processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, threat hunting, or a related field.
• Experience investigating advanced threats across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity technologies.
• Strong understanding of attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and log analysis platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, CySA+, or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud security technologies and security monitoring in hybrid environments.
• Experience developing detection content, threat-hunting methodologies, and automation workflows.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies.
• Experience supporting regulatory, compliance, or security framework requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced monitoring and analysis of security events, alerts, and telemetry from multiple security platforms.
• Identify, investigate, and validate potential cybersecurity threats and suspicious activities.
• Perform threat hunting activities to proactively detect malicious behavior and emerging threats.
• Develop and maintain detection logic, use cases, correlation rules, and alerting content to improve security visibility.
• Lead investigations of complex security incidents across endpoint, network, cloud, and identity environments.
• Perform root cause analysis and determine the scope, impact, and severity of security events.
• Coordinate containment, eradication, and recovery efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Document incident findings, actions taken, and lessons learned.
• Evaluate and tune security monitoring technologies to improve detection effectiveness and reduce false positives.
• Assist with onboarding and integration of new log sources, security tools, and data feeds.
• Support automation initiatives that enhance SOC efficiency and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of SOC processes, playbooks, and operational standards.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex investigations and security incidents.
• Collaborate with IT, infrastructure, cloud, engineering, and business teams to address security risks.
• Participate in security exercises, tabletop events, and post-incident reviews.
• Prepare incident summaries, metrics, and operational reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Analyze trends and recommend improvements to detection, response, and security operations capabilities.
• Stay current on emerging threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices.

Benefits

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior