Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager, Remote

As the Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and evolving the SOC’s operations to ensure proactive, real-time identification, containment, and mitigation of security incidents across the organization. In this leadership role, you will  lead a team of analysts and engineers, continuously improving incident response processes, monitoring technologies, and security protocols to protect the organization’s assets. 
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with business objectives while managing the daily operations, long-term strategies, and the professional growth of SOC team members. This role also demands a strong focus on incident prevention through effective threat hunting, automation, and process optimization, as well as robust incident response and post-event analysis.

Primary Duties:

• Oversee daily SOC activities, ensuring timely detection and response to security incidents.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the SOC team, including Tier 1, 2, and 3 analysts.
• Coordinate incident response efforts and collaborate with other departments (IT, Risk, Legal, etc.) including external partners (eg: MSSPs, threat intelligence providers)
• Lead post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Continuously review and enhance SOC processes, including playbooks, response procedures, and threat hunting practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity 
• 2+ years in a SOC leadership or management role implementing cybersecurity frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS), incident response methodologies, and threat intelligence practices.
• In-depth knowledge of security operations, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, malware analysis, and vulnerability management tools.
• Strong expertise in cloud security operations and monitoring for AWS, Azure and GCP platforms.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Strongly Preferred:
• Proven ability to drive incidents to conclusions based on SLA and severity ratings.
• Experience in threat hunting, forensics, or malware analysis.
• Experience with working with MSSP
• Experience with creating meaningful metrics pertaining to SOC operations.
• Knowledge of advanced persistent threats (APTs) and modern attack techniques.
• Proficiency with security automation (SOAR), orchestration, and scripting (Python, Powershell, etc.) to enhance SOC operations.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or similar are strongly preferred.
• Preferred:
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and security monitoring in CI/CD environments and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in using APIs with automation to complete tasks.
• Experience with HIPAA and health-tech systems like Electronic Health Records, Clinical data, etc preferred.

Who We Are:Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place.
What Does This Mean for You?At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission.
In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members:
Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many rolesHealth, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partnersRobust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year)Two pai