# Manager, Security Operations Center

**Company:** [Huntress](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/huntress)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Security Engineering
**Salary:** $165k – $185k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Security Operations, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, Malware Analysis, Threat Hunting, Detection Engineering, Windows Forensics, Process Mapping, Operating Procedures, Data Science
**Posted:** 2026-09-02

> Manages global SOC operations, analyst development, shift coverage, quality assurance, and process improvement for 24/7 incident response. Requires 5+ years of SOC analyst experience, Windows forensics expertise, and at least 2 years leading or managing security operations teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and enforce processes, workflows, and playbooks that improve Security Operations Center productivity and reduce analyst burnout.
- Manage shift coverage to maintain 24/7 operations throughout the year.
- Hold weekly one-on-one meetings with analysts to communicate initiatives, gather and provide feedback, and support career growth.
- Contribute to analyst training programs covering digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, detection engineering, threat hunting, and automation.
- Collaborate with Product teams to prioritize capabilities that augment analyst effectiveness.
- Maintain regional quality assurance accountability.
- Partner with Support to streamline workflows for customer requests requiring SOC analysis.
- Mature processes and relationships with Tactical Response, Threat Hunting, and Detection Engineering teams.
- Provide technical leadership to SOC analysts and communicate organizational goals.
- Advise Marketing, Sales, Support, Product, and other stakeholders.
- Develop, track, and report Objectives and Key Results for SOC initiatives.
- Operationalize new technologies and services.
- Participate in webinars and in-person public speaking engagements.

## Requirements
- Experience leading diverse cybersecurity teams across security operations, digital forensics, incident response, malware analysis, threat hunting, and detection engineering.
- 5+ years of Security Analyst experience in a global 24/7 Security Operations Center, with a focus on Windows forensics.
- 2+ years of team lead or management experience in a global operations center or incident response role; MSSP, MDR, or incident response service experience preferred.
- Active participation in the information security community through conferences or public contributions.
- Current knowledge of threat actor tradecraft, detection techniques, and security operations.
- Ability to document workflows using process diagrams and operating procedures.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to stakeholders with varying technical backgrounds.
- Experience leading initiatives or projects through delegation and accountability.
- Data-driven approach and familiarity with data science concepts.

## Compensation and Benefits
- $165,000–$185,000 base salary plus bonus and equity.
- 100% remote work environment.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Stock options for full-time employees.
- $500 one-time home office reimbursement.
- Annual education and professional development allowance.
- $75 USD monthly digital reimbursement.
- Access to coaching and professional growth resources.

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