Manager, Security Operations

Manager, Security Operations
Remote or Walnut Creek, CA or Chicago
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Position Summary:
Lead the Future of AI-Driven Cyber Defense. We are seeking a Manager, Security Operations, to lead our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive the next generation of AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape security strategy, lead major incident response, and build a world-class security operations capability in a SOX-regulated, SOC 2 Type 2 certified environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments
• Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents
• Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives
• Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements
• Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
• Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows
• Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture
• Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience
• 3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team
• Deep expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response
• Experience operating in SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environments
• Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation
• Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

• Technically credible leader who earns trust through expertise and action
• Calm, decisive decision-maker during high-pressure security incidents
• Excellent communicator able to translate complex security issues for any audience
• Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to improve security outcomes
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results
• Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and team development

• Be part of a team building a modern, AI-enabled security operation that protects critical business systems while continuously advancing detection, response, and operational excellence.

The salary range provided for this contract role represents our good faith estimate for this position. Within the range, individual offers will vary based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, location and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process (W2 or C2C). In addition to compensation, the company provides eligible W2 employees with a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

I.T. Solutions, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.