Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Information Technology Dallas, Texas


Description

Semperis focuses on creating an employee experience that is aligned with our vision—being a Force for Good— starting with being a good workplace. With teams around the world, you’ll be working alongside top global talent in Cybersecurity and Identity Access Management. Semperis is recognized as one of America’s Fastest-Growing Cybersecurity Companies on the Inc. 5000 List, a DUNS 100 top Start Up to work for and Inc. Best Workplace for multiple years.   

If you are a purpose-driven person who always sees the glass as half full, seizes opportunities, and has an urge to learn and develop your skills while managing a balanced, healthy life—we’d love to meet you.  

What we are looking for:  

We are looking for a Security Operations Center Manager to join our team.  
   
What you will be doing: 

As a Security Operations Center Manager at Semperis, you will be an essential member of our Identity Security team, collaborating to deliver the latest security and identity products.   

Semperis is seeking an individual to build and then run our day-to-day security operations.  The right candidate will work to ensure our security controls are implemented and operate effectively, monitor and tune our security parameters based upon threats and risk posture, and respond to incidents.  This role will require some coordination with overseas counterparts and conducting incident response activities as well. 

The SOC Manager will have strong leadership skills in cloud security, SOC operations, and Incident Response. Excellent communication skills for documentation and collaboration are essential as well as hands-on experience in a wide variety of security tools. Strong experience in the design and operations of a Security Operations Center and surrounding processes is mandatory. 

 

You will be responsible for: 

  • Building and then leading day-to-day security operations 
  • Writing/documentation of operating procedures, technical standards, and playbooks for the SOC 
  • Design, deployment, and configuration of security monitoring tools (including SIEM/SOAR) 
  • Monitoring of security tools across our environment, including log review and analysis, and continuing tuning and enhancement 
  • Incident Response management, including developing and enforcing strategies for incident management and communications, and IR exercises and drills 
  • Providing status reports to the office of the CISO, including recommendations for improvement 
  • Collaborating with team members and business units effectively 

 
What you will bring to the table: 

  • 6+ years of professional Information Security experience  
  • Prior hands-on experience in Incident Response (CSIRT/CERT)  
  • Strong knowledge of MS Defender, MS Sentinel, and MS Intune  
  • Hands-on SIEM experience   
  • Experience in security project management and standup of security operations  
  • Experience in tool deployment and configuration  
  • Usage of common security tools (e.g. Wireshark, Nessus)  
  • Clear understanding of Information Security foundational principles  
  • Experience in securing cloud operational environments  
  • Basic forensics capabilities  
  • Effective communication, documentation, and knowledge management skills 

Bonus Points: 

  • Experience with Azure, Active Directory, and Azure AD  
  • Experience with threat intelligence sources and reports (OSINT)  
  • Experience as an IR Incident Commander  
  • Experience in Insider Threat Monitoring  
  • Background in Cloud and Infrastructure security  
  • Knowledge of Enterprise Identity domains  
  • IAM systems experience  
  • Remote access experience  
  • Experience working in a SAAS environment  
  • CISSP, SANS GCIA, or other relevant professional certifications   
  • Degree in information technology, computer science, information security, or equivalent professional experience 

 

The Semperis Story 
For security teams charged with defending hybrid and multi-cloud environments, Semperis ensures the integrity and availability of critical enterprise directory services at every step in the cyber kill chain and cuts recovery time by 90%. Purpose-built for securing hybrid Active Directory environments, Semperis’ patented technology protects over 50 million identities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational errors. The world’s leading organizations trust Semperis to spot directory vulnerabilities, intercept cyberattacks in progress, and quickly recover from ransomware and other data integrity emergencies.   

Semperis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any gender, age, life status, or culture. We see only the potential and capabilities of each candidate and the unique contribution of every employee. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to ask. 

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