Job Summary
The Security Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the security operations of the organization, ensuring the protection of information systems and data integrity. This role involves managing security incidents, implementing security policies, and leading a team of security professionals to safeguard the organization against potential threats. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive approach to risk management.
Manager, SOC Analysts
Focus: Leading the SOC team in alert investigation, threat detection, and incident containment or escalation.
Role Description: As the Manager of SOC Analysts, you will oversee and enhance security operations for external clients. Leveraging MS Sentinel and Microsoft Copilot, you will lead your team in handling traditional SOC tasks and proactive threat hunting to ensure the security posture of client environments.
Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a SOC or cybersecurity role, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team lead position.
Responsibilities:
Leadership:
· Lead and manage the SOC Analysts team.
· Ensure effective monitoring, analysis, and correlation of security alerts and events using MS Sentinel and other security tools.
· Guide the team in performing initial analysis, categorization, and remediation of incidents.
· Oversee the escalation of incidents to the Cyber Investigation, Incident Response and Digital Forensics team.
· Develop and manage career path development plans for team members.
· Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance team performance and individual growth.
Process Improvement:
· Develop and enhance detection rules and response playbooks.
· Implement best practices for threat detection and incident response.
· Utilize Microsoft Copilot to streamline repetitive tasks and enhance alert investigation efficiency.
Client Interaction:
· Provide in-depth and efficient guidance and support to clients on Microsoft Windows Defender products.
· Collaborate with Technical Account Managers (TAMs) and clients to improve threat detection capabilities and infrastructure security posture.
Certifications:
· Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
· Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
· Ability to be available after hours for emergencies
· Excellent communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $140,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Work from home
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Manager SOC: 5 years (preferred)
- Managed over 15 Sr. SOC Analysts: 5 years (preferred)
- Hands on experience with MS Sentinel SIEM: 3 years (preferred)
- Hands on experience with Microsoft Defender EDR: 3 years (preferred)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP): 5 years (preferred)
- Cyber Security Operation Center 24/7: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
