Job Title: SOC Manager/Team Lead

Position Type: Full Time- Permanent

Location: Franklin, TN

Position Overview

The SOC Team Lead or Manager leads the Security Operations Center team responsible for

24/7 on call monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This

role ensures operational excellence, team development, and alignment with compliance

frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Operations

Oversee daily SOC operations, including shift coverage, alert ticketing system,

vulnerability scanning, and incident response.

Lead, mentor, and develop SOC analysts; provide coaching, feedback, and

escalation support.

Manage SOC workflows, performance metrics, and service delivery KPIs.
Serve as the escalation point for critical incidents and coordinate cross-functional

response.

Manage vulnerability program to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the

technology stack.

Technical & Incident Response

Guide analysts through investigation, containment, and remediation activities.
Ensure consistent use of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence tools (e.g., Sumo

Logic, Defender, Microsoft 365).

Refine detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures.
Conduct threat intelligence and vulnerability management.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

Execute and maintain security and compliance monitoring and audit functions.
Support internal and client audits aligned with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and other

standards.

Own audit and control functions, ensuring separation of duties and documentation

integrity.

Support Client audits by providing artifacts and being interviewed.
Maintain audit documentation suite and work with Clients to customize to their

needs.

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicate incident details and SOC updates to internal and external

stakeholders.

Support onboarding of new SOC clients, including tuning and baselining.
Collaborate with support and development teams to support broader security

initiatives.

Program & Process Improvement

Identify opportunities to improve SOC effectiveness, automation, and efficiency.
Contribute to service maturity, including documentation, KPIs, and operational

standards.

Conduct disaster recovery and incident response drills.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
Eligible for a tier three security clearance
3–5+ years of leadership experience, including people management.
Strong understanding of SIEM/EDR technologies, detection logic, and investigative

methodologies.

Experience with regulated environments (e.g., DoD, DFARS/CMMC, NIST 800-171).
Hands-on experience with log aggregation, malware analysis, incident response

and DevOps environments.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

Experience with Sumo Logic and Microsoft 365.
Certifications: Security+, CySA+, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, CCA, CCP
Familiarity with MDR/SOC service environments and client onboarding.

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