SOC Manager - US

SWIFT • Culpeper, VA

3d

About The Position

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy. We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions. We’re seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead a critical component of Swift’s global, follow‑the‑sun SOC, which operates across multiple regions to deliver 24/7 protection for the global payments ecosystem. This is a leadership role combining operational ownership, people leadership, and strategic influence within one of the most critical security environments in the world. As SOC Manager , you sit at the intersection of Global Security, Technology, and the business . You’ll lead a SOC that operates in a follow-the-sun model , collaborating closely with regional SOC teams to ensure continuous security monitoring, threat hunting, rapid incident response, and seamless handovers across time zones. You’ll act as the primary escalation point (Duty Manager) for your team, guiding complex investigations, supporting analysts during high-impact events, and taking part in a weekend on-call rotation. You are also a key contributor to Swift’s Business Resilience capability , working with Duty Managers across the organisation to manage incidents that could impact Swift’s services, customers, or reputation on a global scale. Beyond daily operations, you’ll be part of the Cyber Fusion Center leadership team , helping shape and execute Swift’s global security strategy while driving improvements across people, processes, and technology. This role gives you the opportunity to lead within a truly global SOC , protecting one of the most critical financial infrastructures in the world. You’ll shape how security operations work across regions, influence strategic decisions at the Cyber Fusion Center level, and develop teams whose work has real-world impact every minute of the day. If you’re looking for global scale, meaningful responsibility, and leadership beyond pure operations , this is a rare opportunity.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading global or follow-the-sun SOC operations .
• Strong, people-centric leadership style with a coaching and servant-leadership mindset.
• Hands-on background in security incident response and crisis management .
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security , or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence across technical, business, and executive audiences .
• Calm, decisive, and adaptable in high-pressure environments.
• Experience leading remote, multicultural, and highly technical teams .
• A track record of building high-performing security operations teams .
• Passion for security that enables the business to operate safely at scale.
• Comfort operating in an Agile, continuously evolving technology environment .

Responsibilities

• Cyber Fusion Center leadership Contribute to leadership decisions, strategic initiatives, and the evolution of Swift’s global security posture.
• Lead a global, follow-the-sun SOC Empower geographically distributed teams to deliver 24/7 security monitoring, detection, threat hunting, investigation, and response.
• End-to-end incident management Own the full lifecycle of security incidents, ensuring clear escalation paths, effective regional handovers, and continuous improvement.
• Operational excellence at scale Define, own, and continuously improve SOC processes, playbooks, and operating procedures in line with industry best practices and Swift standards.
• People & talent leadership Recruit, coach, and develop a diverse, global team. Drive performance, engagement, and career development in line with Swift’s values.
• Stakeholder & relationship management Act as the visible point of contact for the SOC, partnering with security, technology, and business stakeholders globally.
• Audit & assurance ownership Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits and own several security controls.
• Vendor & partner management Manage strategic vendors supporting SOC capabilities and services.

Benefits

• We put you in control of career
• We give you a competitive package
• We help you perform at your best
• We help you make a difference
• We give you the freedom to be yourself
• We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

What This Job Offers

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