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Security Operations Center (SOC) Desk ManagerVervic • Huntsville, AL, USA
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Security Operations Center (SOC) Desk Manager

Security Operations Center (SOC) Desk Manager

Vervic • Huntsville, AL, USA
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Title : Security Operations Center (SOC) Desk Manager

Status : Full-Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Desk Manager plays a critical leadership role within MAD Security's 24 / 7 SOC.

This position bridges the gap between strategic SOC leadership and day-to-day operations, ensuring Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts deliver exceptional, timely, and compliant managed detection and response services to MAD Security clients.

The SOC Desk Manager oversees daily operational execution, team performance, client servicing, and adherence to SLAs, driving consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across SOC operations.

This role ensures every alert, escalation, and client communication reflects MAD Security's high standards and core values of passion for high standards and constant improvement, integrity, professionalism, accountability, and coachability.

PRIMARY DUTIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA)

  • Lead and manage SOC Desk operations, providing day-to-day supervision and mentorship for Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analysts.
  • Implement MAD Security's vision for operational excellence by fostering accountability, discipline, and teamwork.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide ongoing coaching, and create growth pathways for SOC Analysts.
  • Ensure operational coverage across shifts, managing scheduling, and ensuring SLAs are consistently met.
  • Uphold MAD Security's core values and ensure they are demonstrated throughout SOC operations.

SOC Operations Workflows Management

  • Oversee the execution of MAD Security's SOC playbooks, workflows, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Ensure consistent application of alert triage, escalation, investigation, and response activities.
  • Collaborate with the SOC Technical Lead to identify and correct workflow inefficiencies and automation opportunities.
  • Maintain situational awareness of all active incidents and ensure appropriate escalation and communication protocols are followed.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in ticket handling and incident documentation.
  • SOC Operations Reporting Management

  • Generate and review daily, weekly, and monthly SOC performance reports.
  • Track and analyze key SOC metrics, including alert volumes, response times, incident closure rates, and SLA adherence.
  • Provide data-driven insights to the SOC Manager to inform continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of SOC data across SIEM, SOAR, and ticketing systems.
  • SOC Operations Client Servicing Management

  • Serve as the primary operational liaison for assigned client accounts, ensuring consistent communication, responsiveness, and satisfaction.
  • Oversee the quality and professionalism of SOC notifications, incident reports, and remediation guidance.
  • Escalate recurring client issues or service-impacting challenges to the SOC Manager for resolution.
  • Support onboarding of new SOC clients, ensuring operational readiness and alignment with MAD Security's service standards.
  • Maintain awareness of client-specific requirements, including compliance needs (DFARS, NIST 800-171, and CMMC).
  • SOC SLA Management

  • Monitor all SOC SLAs for response, escalation, and resolution, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
  • Proactively identify risks to SLA performance and coordinate corrective actions.
  • Maintain clear visibility into SOC performance metrics and drive accountability for meeting or exceeding targets.
  • Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client satisfaction.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 2+ years in a SOC environment.
  • 1-2 years of leadership or shift lead experience in a 24 / 7 operational security setting.
  • Strong familiarity with SIEM, EDR / XDR, SOAR, and ticketing systems.
  • Working knowledge of NIST, DFARS, and CMMC requirements.
  • Experience managing operational SLAs and client-facing service delivery.
  • SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Directly supervises Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analysts.
  • Collaborates with SOC Technical Lead and SOC Manager to ensure smooth handoff between technical escalation and client communication responsibilities.
  • LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works onsite in an office setting.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Primary Duties of this Job Description.

    TRAVEL

    Minimal travel required (

    EOE

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