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SecOps Lead

$160k - $180k

LaSalle Network

Security Operations Lead (SOC Modernization & AI Enablement)

Overview

A rapidly growing technology-driven organization is seeking a Security Operations Lead to modernize and optimize its Security Operations Center (SOC). This role focuses on improving operational workflows, implementing automation, and introducing AI-assisted capabilities to enhance detection, investigation, and response.

This is a highly cross-functional role partnering with Engineering, Platform, and Security leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality security outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

SOC Modernization & Operations

  • Design and execute a SOC modernization roadmap, including workflow standardization and process improvements
  • Establish consistent processes across intake, triage, investigation, escalation, and closure
  • Improve case management quality, documentation standards, and audit readiness
  • Define operational rhythms including queue health checks, reporting, and post-incident reviews

AI Enablement & Automation

  • Implement AI-assisted capabilities to improve alert triage, investigation, and case documentation
  • Enable automation for enrichment, prioritization, and response workflows
  • Define governance and guardrails (approval workflows, audit trails, data handling standards)
  • Evaluate vendors and/or internal solutions and lead pilot programs through production deployment

Tooling & Integration

  • Lead integrations across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, cloud telemetry, and collaboration tools
  • Partner with engineering teams to improve telemetry pipelines, normalization, and enrichment
  • Define operational acceptance criteria for tooling changes (reliability, latency, security)

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

  • Develop and track key SOC performance metrics (e.g., time-to-triage, case aging, escalation quality)
  • Lead continuous improvement through quality reviews, post-incident analysis, and KPI tracking
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement targeted improvements via automation and process optimization

Collaboration & Enablement

  • Train and mentor analysts on workflows, tools, and best practices
  • Improve coordination across Security, Engineering, IT, and Platform teams
  • Provide concise, actionable updates to leadership stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in security operations, SOC engineering, or incident response
  • Strong understanding of SOC workflows and incident lifecycle management
  • Experience with SIEM, EDR, and security tooling integrations
  • Proven ability to drive operational improvements (processes, playbooks, automation)
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI-assisted SOC tooling or automation platforms
  • Experience implementing SOAR or workflow automation solutions
  • Familiarity with query languages (KQL, SPL, WQL)
  • Scripting experience (Python or Bash)
  • Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)

What Success Looks Like

  • Standardized and measurable SOC workflows across teams
  • Reduced alert fatigue and improved investigation efficiency
  • Successful adoption of AI-assisted tools with appropriate governance
  • Improved integration and data quality across security tooling
  • Clear metrics demonstrating continuous operational improvement

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $160,000-$180,000 annually
  • No bonus structure associated with this role
  • Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance available

Work Environment

  • Collaborative, cross-functional environment working closely with security and engineering teams
  • Fast-paced, continuous improvement–driven organization
  • Hybrid or onsite expectations may vary based on location

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.

LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.

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