SOC Implementation Lead at The Computer Merchant, LTD.

Chelsea, MA 02150

About the Job

JOB TITLE: SOC Implementation Lead
JOB LOCATION: 200 Arlington Street Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150 - HYBRID
WAGE RANGE*: $65-70/hr. W2
JOB NUMBER: Client-24-1060-ITD00-ITD00-102159

Required Experience:

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience in security operations, incident response, or a related field.
Strong understanding of SOC technologies including vulnerability management, EDR and SIEM platforms.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of JIRA in building out an agile product development process, a plus
Project management and business analysis experience preferred.
Must have experience with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and understanding of regulatory directives and requirements related to cyber security.
Outstanding communication skills and the ability to develop and leverage effective relationships with developers, business leaders, and key stakeholders.
Effective leadership, teamwork, and delegation abilities.
Experience with agile methodologies a plus
Strong collaboration, problem solving, documentation, conceptual and analytical skills.
Able to work at a high level of autonomy in a dynamic environment.
Experience working in a complex, distributed enterprise environment.
Strong sense of personal accountability.

Job Description:

State's lead office for information technology. We provide enterprise level information technology services including network management and security; computer operations; application hosting; desktop provisioning and management; and modern and responsive digital services to 40,000 internal stakeholders plus the residents, business owners and visitors to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Our clients Technology Services and Security's Security Operations Center (SOC) is seeking an Implementation Lead with experience driving the successful design, deployment, and operationalization of vulnerability management, monitoring, detection, and response capabilities. The SOC Implementation Lead will be responsible for simultaneously executing multiple security-related initiatives. This role will also be responsible for coordinating across operations and technical teams to meet enterprise security goals. In addition to implementation and execution of new controls, the Implementation Lead will contribute to development of metrics to monitor governance and compliance efforts of security policies and standards.

The primary work location for this role will be 200 Arlington Street Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150. The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9AM to 5PM EST. This position would be expected to follow a hybrid model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed. 40% on prem and 60% remote work arrangement

Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinating with internal stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations) and external vendors to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
Developing a roadmap including timelines and action plans for implementation of new security capabilities.
Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders (IT, Security, Operations, vendors) to ensure seamless integration and collaboration.
Setting expectations with accountable stakeholders to complete assigned work.
Creating thorough and accurate reports and providing status updates on projects; presenting findings to senior leadership on a routine basis.
Providing strong leadership and cross-functional / stakeholder communications.
Building relationships with the key teams in the enterprise
Developing metrics and the reporting of those metrics to help the organization understand progress in improving security posture.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

* While an hourly range is posted for this position, an eventual hourly rate is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis which considers multiple factors including but not limited to: job-related knowledge, skills and qualifications, education and experience as compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work, if applicable, and market and business considerations. Benefits offered include medical, dental and vision benefits; dependent care flexible spending account; 401(k) plan; voluntary life/short term disability/whole life/term life/accident and critical illness coverage; employee assistance program; sick leave in accordance with regulation. Benefits may be subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditions.