SOC Lead
Powder River Industries LLC
SOC Lead
We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused SOC Lead to oversee the daily operations of the Security Operations Center and guide a team of cybersecurity analysts in defending the organization against evolving threats. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership presence, and the ability to translate complex cybersecurity issues into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and manage SOC analysts to ensure efficient, 24/7 operational readiness.
- Direct the identification, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents, serving as the escalation point for high-priority events.
- Reconstruct attack timelines and analyze network defense data to understand intrusion methods.
- Strengthen incident response processes and coordinate enterprise-wide threat mitigation efforts.
- Develop and enhance threat detection capabilities; analyze logs, traffic, and intelligence to identify emerging risks.
- Communicate cybersecurity risks and technical findings to leadership in clear, concise terms.
- Protect intellectual property by identifying vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Collaborate with IT, network security, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive threat response.
- Oversee tuning and optimization of SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and other security tools.
- Maintain accurate incident documentation, prepare reports, and deliver updates on SOC performance and emerging threats.
- Promote continuous improvement through after-action reviews, performance metrics, and adoption of industry best practices.
Qualifications
- Proven experience leading SOC operations or cybersecurity teams in a high-stakes environment.
- Strong technical background in threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring tools.
- Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and proactive threat defense.
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