Job Description

**Details** + **Department:** Security + **Schedule:** Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT + **Location:** Remote **Benefits** Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community _Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._ **Responsibilities** **Cyber Security SOC Manager** **Position Overview:** The Cyber Security SOC Manager will be responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center. This role involves overseeing a team of analysts, ensuring efficient detection, response, and mitigation of security incidents, and continuously improving the organization's security posture. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, leadership skills, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations. **Key Responsibilities:** + SOC Leadership and Management: + Manage the SOC team, including scheduling, training, mentoring, and performance evaluation. + Define and implement SOC processes, procedures, and playbooks to ensure efficient security operations and incident response. + Maintain a shift schedule to provide 24/7/365 coverage, ensuring optimal staffing levels for the SOC. + Security Monitoring and Incident Response: + Oversee the monitoring and analysis of security events and alerts from various sources, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and cloud platforms. + Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to contain and remediate incidents effectively. + Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and drive improvements in incident response processes. + SOC Strategy and Development: + Develop and implement SOC performance metrics and reporting mechanisms. + Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of SOC operations and recommend improvements in technology, processes, and staffing. + Stay current with emerging security threats, attack techniques, and industry best practices to ensure the SOC remains effective. + Team Collaboration and Communication: + Communicate SOC activities and incident response progress to senior management and stakeholders. + Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams, such as CSIRT, Threat Hunt, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management, to enhance overall security posture. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. + Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 2-3 years in a SOC environment and 1-2 years in a leadership role. + Strong knowledge of SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, and SIEM technologies. + Experience with security technologies and tools, such as EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security solutions. + Industry-recognized certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or CEH, are preferred. + Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. + Ability to handle high-stress situations with a calm and methodical approach. **Requirements** Education: + High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. + 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred. **Additional Preferences** \#LI-Remote **Why Join Our Team** When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. **Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) ( poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) ( poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay Non-Discrimination Notice ( Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. **E-Verify Statement** This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify (

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