Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Security Operations Center Lead

Main Campus, USA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$53k-$800kDetected 2 days ago
CybersecuritySIEMMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft DefenderSOARSOC OperationsDetection EngineeringIncident ResponseComplianceHRHRISHIPAAResearchLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingMentoringCISSP

About the role

  • The position ensures that security events are investigated, documented, escalated, and remediated in accordance with approved procedures, response playbooks, and institutional priorities.
  • If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
  • Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

  • Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
  • Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • The Security Operations Center Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the University's Security Operations Center, including cybersecurity monitoring, alert triage, incident response coordination, operational reporting, and continuous improvement of SOC processes.
  • This position serves as the primary operational lead for the SOC and provides technical supervision, mentorship, and professional development for undergraduate and graduate student analysts.
  • FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
  • We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
  • Participates in after-hours incident response, emergency escalation, and on-call support as needed to address significant cybersecurity events or operational requirements.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, mentors, and supervises undergraduate and graduate student analysts. Provides ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support.
  • Performs security monitoring, investigation, and incident response activities as needed to maintain SOC operations during periods of reduced student staffing or elevated operational demand.
  • Develops, maintains, and updates SOC playbooks, standard operating procedures, workflows, and documentation to support consistent and effective security operations.

Requirements

  • Experience with SOC operations, security monitoring, incident response, or related cybersecurity functions, including conducting cybersecurity investigations, alert triage, or security event analysis.
  • Experience with enterprise SIEM, EDR, or similar platforms.
  • Experience utilizing Microsoft security tools, including Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, Active Directory, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft 365 security features or comparable enterprise security tools.

Nice to have

  • Five years full time experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or threat detection.
  • Two years experience in managing, coaching, or mentoring technical staff or junior analysts
  • Familiarity with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, FERPA, and HIPPA.
  • Experience designing security training or formal curricula.
  • Experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Purview, or related Microsoft security technologies.Experience with SOAR platforms.
  • CISSP, CISM, Security+, GCIH, GCIA, CISA, or similar certifications.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skills

  • Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
  • Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
  • Knowledge of network/system security access, management, and testing.
  • Knowledge of applicable security policies, best practices, and principles.
  • Knowledge of standard computer logging processes and understanding of the types of events logged.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups.
  • Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
  • Ability to translate security concepts to all areas of the business.

Compensation

  • $53k-$800k
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