• SOC Manager - Cybersecurity Operations

    TEKsystems (San Diego, CA)


    Description

    Our client is seeking a hands-on SOC Manager to lead daily cybersecurity operations and guide a team of skilled analysts in monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats. This role blends tactical execution with team leadership, ensuring our Security Operations Center runs efficiently and effectively. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents. Lead and mentor a team of analysts and engineers in monitoring, triage, and remediation. Act as the primary escalation point for complex incidents. Develop, maintain, and enforce SOC processes, runbooks, and incident response protocols. Collaborate with IT, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management teams to enhance defenses. Track and report SOC metrics, performance indicators, and operational improvements. Ensure alignment with security policies, compliance standards, and regulatory frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001). Required Qualifications 7+ years in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in a SOC leadership role. Proven experience in managing teams within a fast-paced operational environment. Strong understanding of SIEM, EDR, threat intelligence, and incident response workflows. Relevant certification (CISM, CISSP, or equivalent). Excellent leadership and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience building or maturing a SOC function. Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF. Background in regulated sectors (finance, government, healthcare).

     

    Skills

     

    Siem, Soc, Incident response, Endpoint detection response, vulnerability

     

    Top Skills Details

     

    Siem,Soc,Incident response,Endpoint detection response,vulnerability

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO GET A SECRET CLEARANCE after contracting period

    Experience Level

    Intermediate Level

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

     

    our Client offers free HMO medical benefits for yourself or they also offer PPO as an option you can pay into. They offer dental and vison benefits as well. 401k, matching 10%. Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

    h4>About TEKsystems:

    We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

    We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.