Job Title: Security Operations Manager
Sonata
Location: Remote - USA
Rate: $75/hr on C2CPosition 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
  • What You'll Bring
  • 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
  • Leadership & People Skills
  • 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

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Level

Manager

Salary

$75.00 per hour

Location

Denver, CO

Occupation

Security Managers

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

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yesterday

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