Manager,Security Operations Centre; SOC to lead enterprise cyber security operations using Microsoft Defender Job Edmonton area,Alberta

Position: Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC) to lead enterprise cyber security operations using Microsoft Defender and

Our public sector client is seeking a Manager, Security Operations Centre (SOC) to lead enterprise cyber security operations using Microsoft Defender and advanced threat management

Join a national organization supporting mission-critical cyber operations. This high-impact leadership role drives SOC excellence across threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and zero-trust aligned modernization. The position offers direct strategic visibility, advanced engineering integration, and the opportunity to expand capabilities into AI-enabled security operations.

Remote or Hybrid (Ottawa)

Salary: $ -

Must Haves

Eligible for Reliability Level security clearance

Cyber security leadership including SOC operations and incident response

Proven experience in threat monitoring
, vulnerability management
, and Microsoft Defender optimization

Background in cloud security
, identity management
, and SaaS protection aligned with zero-trust principles

Certified Information System Security Professional (
CISSP
) or equivalent certification

Nice to Have

Experience with strategic planning and security roadmaps across multi-technology environments

Background in KPI, SLA, and metrics reporting for senior leadership

Exposure to AI-driven security operations evolution

College diploma or certificate in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Responsibilities

Lead daily SOC operations and act as senior escalation authority for major incidents

Develop and mentor a high-performing security team

Advance detection, threat hunting, and intelligence integration

Ensure secure cloud, identity, and SaaS environments

Oversee enterprise vulnerability management and insider threat response

Drive Defender automation and integration with engineering teams

Report risk-based security metrics and insights to executive leadership

Manage vendor relationships and oversee security tools and contracts

Guide SOC evolution to address emerging and AI-based threats

Manager, Security Operations Centre; SOC to lead enterprise cyber security operations using Microsoft Defender