Security Operations Center Team Lead

Job Type: Full-Time,
In-Person (Onsite Required) - Franklin, TN

The SOC Team Lead leads the Security Operations Center team responsible for 24/7 on call monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This role ensures operational excellence, team development, and alignment with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.

• Oversee daily SOC operations, including shift coverage, alert ticketing system, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Lead, mentor, and develop SOC analysts; provide coaching, feedback, and escalation support.
• Manage SOC workflows, performance metrics, and service delivery KPIs.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical incidents and coordinate cross‑functional response.
• Manage vulnerability program to identify and remediate vulnerabilities across the technology stack.

• Guide analysts through investigation, containment, and remediation activities.
• Ensure consistent use of SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and threat intelligence tools (e.g., Sumo Logic, Defender, Microsoft 365).
• Refine detection rules, playbooks, and response procedures.
• Conduct threat intelligence and vulnerability management.

• Execute and maintain security and compliance monitoring and audit functions.
• Support internal and client audits aligned with NIST 800-171, CMMC, and other standards.
• Own audit and control functions, ensuring separation of duties and documentation integrity.
• Support Client audits by providing artifacts and being interviewed.
  
  Stakeholder Engagement
  • Communicate incident details and SOC updates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support onboarding of new SOC clients, including tuning and baselining.
  • Collaborate with support and development teams to support broader security initiatives.
  Program & Process Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to improve SOC effectiveness, automation, and efficiency.
  • Contribute to service maturity, including documentation, KPIs, and operational standards.
  • Conduct disaster recovery and incident response drills.
  Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Eligible for a tier three security clearance
  • Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience, including people management.
  • Experience with regulated environments (e.g., DoD, DFARS/CMMC, NIST 800-171).
  • Ability to Commute to Franklin Office - Franklin, TN 37064 or Ability to Relocate Franklin, TN 37064:
    Relocate before starting work (Required)
  • Experience with Microsoft 365.
  Preferred Skills & Certifications
  • Hands‑on experience with cybersecurity assessment/audits.
  • Understanding of SIEM/EDR technologies, detection logic, and investigative methodologies.
  • Experience with technical documentation. (runbooks, diagrams, security controls, system security plans, accreditation packages, etc.)
  • Familiarity with MDR/SOC service environments.
  • Certifications:
    
    CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA), CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)