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Manager, Security Operations & Engineering

United States, Birmingham 156000.00 - 223000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted January 05, 2026
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We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Security Operations & Engineering to lead and evolve our security operations, driving the maturity of our SOC and incident response capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our security landscape while building and mentoring a team of passionate engineers. In this critical role, you will oversee key areas including cloud security, identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, and security tooling—ensuring our operations are proactive, scalable, and tightly aligned with business goals.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and inspire a team of security engineers and SOC analysts focused on cloud security, IAM, vulnerability management, and tooling
  • Hire, coach, and retain top talent by fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented culture
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and handle team matters with fairness and professionalism
  • Drive the daily execution of security operations and oversee a dynamic SOC environment
  • Develop and mature incident response processes—create playbooks, run tabletop exercises, and lead live response to events
  • Define and report on meaningful metrics and KPIs to assess security posture and continuously improve performance
  • Prioritize and lead cross-functional security projects aligned with business risk and strategic priorities
  • Own and optimize the usage of key security platforms including SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence tools
  • Partner with IT, Engineering, DevOps, and GRC to enhance detection capabilities, streamline response, and reduce organizational risk
  • Promote automation and modernize workflows to increase efficiency and reduce alert fatigue
  • Act as a trusted security advisor to both technical and business stakeholders

Requirements

  • 8+ years in security operations and/or engineering
  • At least 3 years in a leadership or management role
  • Proven success building or maturing SOC and incident response programs in hybrid cloud and on-premise environments
  • Deep expertise in IAM, cloud security (AWS/Azure), vulnerability management, and endpoint protection
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, IOCs/TTPs, and automation
  • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • A passion for mentoring and growing high-performing technical teams

Nice to have

  • Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, or GCIA
  • Experience using automation or AI to enhance security operations

What we offer

  • Flexible paid time off
  • Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Monthly fitness reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • New-Parent Paid Leave
  • Casual work environments
  • Remote work
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