SOC Manager

Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Location: Tampa, FL

Type: Full-time, permanent position with a hybrid work schedule.

Pay: $90,000–$115,000 salary

Summary:

This role leads a Security Operations Center within a managed services environment, overseeing cybersecurity operations, incident response, and client-facing security engagement while managing and developing a team of security professionals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 3–5 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Prior MSP or IT services experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing SOC or security operations teams
• Proven ability to build and run security programs and lead incident response efforts
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, technologies, and best practices
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain risk to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated client-facing experience and relationship management
• Experience with budgeting and vendor management
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings or audits
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH highly desirable

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of security professionals supporting client environments
• Define and execute security operations strategy aligned with business goals
• Ensure security policies, procedures, and frameworks meet regulatory and industry standards
• Develop and oversee incident response plans and lead investigations during security events
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, SASE, IDS/IPS, and EDR
• Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities
• Partner directly with clients to provide security guidance, manage escalations, and address concerns
• Develop security metrics and reporting for senior leadership and clients
• Promote continuous learning, professional development, and growth within the SOC team