Security Operations Center Team Lead/Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, In-Person (Onsite Required) - Franklin, TN Position Overview The SOC Team Lead 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.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 Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience, including people management. Experience with regulated environments (e.g., DoD, DFARS/CMMC, NIST 800-171). Ability to Commute to Franklin Office - Franklin, TN 37064 or Ability to Relocate Franklin, TN 37064: Relocate before starting work (Required) Experience with Microsoft 365. Preferred Skills & Certifications Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity assessment/audits. Understanding of SIEM/EDR technologies, detection logic, and investigative methodologies. Experience with technical documentation. (runbooks, diagrams, security controls, system security plans, accreditation packages, etc.) Familiarity with MDR/SOC service environments. Certifications: CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) #J-18808-Ljbffr Ariento