Dale WorkForce Solutions · 11 hours ago
Security Operations Manager
Dale WorkForce Solutions is a publicly traded, globally recognized technology and manufacturing organization focused on delivering secure, high-precision products and advanced digital security solutions. They are seeking a Manager, Cybersecurity to lead core security operations, ensuring effective defenses, partner management, and the organization's security posture remains resilient.
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring, alert triage, and escalation
Manage MSSP/MDR partnerships, ensuring quality, accountability, and outcome-driven performance
Ensure continuous coverage through strong playbook design, automation, and partner integration
Own the full vulnerability lifecycle: scanning, prioritization, remediation coordination, and reporting
Collaborate with IT and DevOps to ensure durable remediation—not just ticket closure
Deliver clear enterprise risk posture updates and trend analyses to senior leadership
Lead red and purple team planning, coordination, and post-engagement actioning
Integrate Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) into SOC workflows, including IOCs, TTPs, and emerging threat signals
Conduct proactive threat hunting aligned with MITRE Telecommunication&CK and relevant intelligence
Deploy, maintain, and optimize enterprise security tools (SIEM, EDR, WAF, scanners, SOAR, etc.)
Ensure tools are properly tuned, integrated, and delivering measurable operational value
Explore and evaluate AI/ML use cases for anomaly detection and automation to improve security outcomes
Lead end-to-end investigations across endpoints, servers, cloud environments, and OT/ICS when needed
Conduct tabletop exercises, refine IR playbooks, and strengthen readiness across teams
Mentor analysts in forensics, hunting, and incident response best practices
Provide consistent coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities for SOC analysts and security team members
Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical mastery, and operational excellence
Encourage autonomy, ownership, and accountability across security operations
Qualification
Required
7+ years in cybersecurity operations, including 3+ years in a senior or leadership role
Demonstrated SOC management experience, including MSSP oversight
Proven ability to manage vulnerabilities across hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments
Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR platforms
Strong DFIR capabilities: log analysis, memory forensics, packet capture review, endpoint investigations, and threat hunting
Experience coordinating red team engagements and operationalizing their findings
Excellent communication skills, capable of briefing executives and mentoring junior staff
Preferred
Experience in analyzing and integrating cyber threat intelligence
Cloud security operations experience in AWS or Azure
Certifications such as GCIA, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, or CISM
Experience in financial services, manufacturing, or other high-assurance industries