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Security Operations Center Manager / 61015763

State of South Carolina

Richland County, SCFull-time$81–114K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$81–114K/yr
Location
Richland County, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License, required

Job overview

The Security Operations Center Manager leads the agency’s security operations center and team within Information Security. The role develops and implements security policies, procedures, and systems; administers vulnerability, threat, and IT risk management programs; and assists with incident detection and response. It also provides technical guidance, coordinates incident handling, and supports security-related help desk issues while protecting agency information and assets.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Security Operations Management, nice to haveSecurity Policy Development, nice to haveVulnerability Management, nice to haveThreat Management, nice to haveThreat Intelligence, nice to haveIncident Response, nice to haveIT Risk Management, nice to haveSecurity Tool Administration, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to have

Qualifications

Associate Degree in IT or Related, required2 Years IT Security Experience, requiredBachelor's Degree or Higher in IT or Related, requiredIT Security Experience, requiredSecurity+ or CySa+ or GSEC, nice to haveValid Driver's License, requiredMotor Vehicle Access, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full job description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

  • The Security Operations Center Manager will be responsible for overseeing the security operations center and assigned team as a part of the Information Security team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Agency's information. Primarily, this position will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the protection of the Agency's assets, personnel, clients, and date. Furthermore, this position is required to assist in incident detection and response processes established by the agency CISO.

  • Serve as the Agency's SOC Manager leading the security operations center team, providing technical guidance and manage activities in the SOC in regard to hiring, training and evaluating SOC staff.

  • Administer the Agency's Vulnerability and Threat Management Program to include administering the security tools associated with vulnerability scanning for both system and applications. Use of open source threat intelligence information to identify risk and vulnerabilities affecting the network.

  • Perform incident triage and handling by determining scope, urgency and potential impact thereafter identifying the specific vulnerability and recommending actions for expeditious remediation. Coordinate the handlers' activities, gather information, provide updates, and ensure that the team's needs are met.

  • Administer the Agency's IT Risk Management program to include drafting and reviewing risk acceptance forms, tracking IT risk, and performing IT risk assessments.

  • Assist with help desk tickets related to security service issues and security incidents.

  • To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

  • Perform other related duties as directed.

An Associate Degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role.

A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role.

Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.Security relevant certifications preferred: Security+, CySa+, and/or GSEC. This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Office of Inspector General / Richland County

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