Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager-60019924
About The Position
The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to join the team. DIS is responsible for a variety of statewide policies, standards, programs and services related to cybersecurity and information systems, including the statewide coordination of critical infrastructure information. The SOC Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center, overseeing a team of analysts, ensuring effective detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This role defines operational procedures, sets performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with other security and IT teams to protect the state's information assets and maintain a strong security posture. If you are a forward-thinking security leader with an actionable mind set and want to make a difference, join us in our effort to protect SC. This position is onsite in beautiful Columbia, South Carolina.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and at least six (6) years of information technology experience, four (4) years of which must be in information security management.
- Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.
- Extensive knowledge and background in information technology infrastructure and security.
- Candidate must successfully pass all initial and recurring security background checks as a condition of hire and continued employment.
- Expert-level skills in enterprise security monitoring, detection. containment and incident response coordination.
- Solid understanding of network, infrastructure and application security design considerations and best practices.
- Must be highly organized, detail oriented with project management experience and well-developed written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center, ensuring effective detection, analysis, and response to cyber security incidents. Oversee effective and consistent agency communications.
- Establish and maintain incident response procedures, coordinating the triage, investigations, and resolution of security incidents. Develop and implement SOC strategies, policies. workflows, and procedures to enhance the cyber security posture of the State.
- Ensure continuous monitoring of enterprise systems, networks, and endpoints to identify and respond to threats.
- Drive the integration and optimization of security tools and platforms that enhance the SOC, such as Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and threat intelligence feeds.
- Develop, monitor, and report on key SOC performance metrics, providing DIS leadership with insights into operational effectiveness and risk trends.
- Lead and support staff through coaching, training, and performance development. Streamline workflows while implementing management policies and organizational initiatives. Foster a positive, team focused environment.
- Other duties as assigned. This is an essential position that directly contributes the security of state systems and resources.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
