SOC Implementation Lead
Chelsea, MA
Long term extendable contractClient is seeking a
SOC Implementation Lead with experience driving the successful design, deployment, and operationalization of vulnerability management, monitoring, detection, and response capabilities
The SOC Implementation Lead will be responsible for simultaneously executing multiple security-related initiatives
This role will also be responsible for coordinating across operations and technical teams to meet enterprise security goals
In addition to implementation and execution of new controls, the Implementation Lead will contribute to development of metrics to monitor governance and compliance efforts of security policies and standards.
The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST
This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed
40% on prem and 60% remote work arrangement
All offers of employment into this position are conditional and subject to passing: a Massachusetts Criminal Background Check (CORI); a security clearance (fingerprinting) consistent with IRS and/or public safety requirements; and security training.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Coordinating with internal stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations) and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
- Developing a roadmap including timelines and action plans for implementation of new security capabilities.
- Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations, vendors) to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
- Setting expectations with accountable stakeholders to complete assigned work.
- Creating thorough and accurate reports and providing status updates on projects; presenting findings to senior leadership on a routine basis.
- Providing strong leadership and cross-functional / stakeholder communications.
- Building relationships with the key teams in the enterprise including Sub-groups, Executive Branch Agencies and Security/IT Vendors.
- Developing metrics and the reporting of those metrics to help the organization understand progress in improving security posture.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of SOC technologies including vulnerability management, EDR and SIEM platforms.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of JIRA in building out an agile product development process, a plus
- Project management and business analysis experience preferred.
- Must have experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and understanding of regulatory directives and requirements related to cyber security.
- Outstanding communication skills and the ability to develop and leverage effective relationships with developers, business leaders, and key stakeholders.
- Effective leadership, teamwork, and delegation abilities.
- Experience with agile methodologies a plus
- Strong collaboration, problem solving, documentation, conceptual and analytical skills.
- Able to work at a high level of autonomy in a dynamic environment.
- Experience working in a complex, distributed enterprise environment.
- Strong sense of personal accountability.
Education and Certifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience.
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