Security Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Company : Ignite Consults LLC

Location : Dallas, TX

Employment Type : Contract to Hire

Role Overview :

Our client is seeking a Security Operations Manager to lead and coordinate the organizations Security Operations Center (SOC). This critical role ensures end-to-end visibility, threat detection, incident response, and security event management across a complex enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in cybersecurity operations, real-time incident response, and cross-functional communication. You will play a key role in building a proactive and resilient cybersecurity posture by integrating tools, processes, and people into an optimized operational framework.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations, ensuring timely threat detection, response, and resolution.
• Manage and prioritize incoming security alerts and incident tickets, overseeing triage, resolution, and escalation.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation including SOPs, incident response playbooks, and detection workflows.
• Coordinate and lead cybersecurity incident response efforts from detection through resolution and post-incident reviews.
• Oversee integration and performance of core security tools (e.g., SIEM, EDR, IAM, firewalls) to ensure complete visibility and response readiness.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance detection capabilities and contextual threat analysis.
• Provide regular updates, KPIs, and strategic insights to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in line with evolving threats and operational objectives.
• This position will be on-call.

Team Scope :

This position may supervise up to three direct reports and will work closely with the Office of the CISO.

Required Qualifications :

Strong familiarity with :

Certifications :

Required Skills & Abilities

Flexible work from home options available.