Manager, Security Operations Center; SOC

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Ultra Violet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the Ultra Violet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

By creating continuously optimized identification, detection, and resilience from today’s dynamic threat landscape, Ultra Violet Cyber provides both managed and custom-tailored unified security operations solutions to the Fortune 500, Federal Government, and Commercial clients. Ultra Violet Cyber is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with global offices across the U.S. and in India.

Ultra Violet Cyber is a leading platform-enabled unified security operations company providing a comprehensive suite of security operations solutions. Founded and operated by security practitioners with decades of experience, the Ultra Violet Cyber security-as-code platform combines technology innovation and human expertise to make advanced real-time cybersecurity accessible for all organizations by eliminating risks of separate red and blue teams.

Ultra Violet Cyber is seeking a technically proficient, process-driven Manager to lead our Shared Services team. This role oversees a group of Security Analysts responsible for maintaining the quality, integrity, and availability of client environments during incident handling and investigations. The Manager will develop operational strategies, implement innovative security technologies, and coordinate timely, effective responses to emerging threats and incidents.

This role blends leadership and hands‑on technical expertise to ensure we have a world class analyst and operations.

• Lead day‑to‑day SOC operations including monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response.
• Develop and maintain SOC policies, procedures, and playbooks aligned with frameworks MITRE.
• Oversee deployment, tuning, and optimization of SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, EDR, and threat intel platforms.
• Coordinate cross‑functional incident response and lead post‑incident reviews.
• Work with IT, legal, compliance, and business units to align with risk management goals.
• Monitor emerging threats and adjust defenses and strategies proactively.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop SOC staff, fostering continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present SOC performance, threat landscape, and risk posture to internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and track KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of the team.
• Use automation and scripting (e.g., Python, KQL, Power Shell) to enhance detection efficiency.

• US Citizenship is Required.
• 7+ years in cybersecurity with at least 2+ years in leading and mentoring teams.
• Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity issues to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• 3+ years of experience with dark web, OSINT tools.
• Proficiency with SIEM, EDR, and cloud‑native security tools (e.g., Sentinel, Splunk, Defender, Elastic, Crowd Strike).
• Hands‑on experience scripting in Python, Bash, KQL, Power Shell, or similar languages.
• Ability to work with Linux, including command line for analysis of large datasets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefings for executives on complex technical issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Industry certifications such as GCTI, GCFA, GCIA, GREM, or OSCP.

• 401(k), including an employer match of 100% of the first 3% contributed and 50% of the next 2% contributed.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (available on the 1st day of the month following your first day of employment).
• Group Term Life, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and/or Critical Illness.
• Participation in the Discretionary Time Off…