SOC Architect
Hays

Job Info

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The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a SOC Architect in Remote opportunity.

Role description

• Will be Enhancing and Maturing SOC Environment (80% Built Out now)
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75% spent in SOC Infrastructure Design: Design and architect the organization's Security Operations Center infrastructure, including network architecture, security tools, technologies, and processes, to enable effective security monitoring, detection, and incident response.
• Incident Response Planning: Develop and implement incident response plans, including defining roles and responsibilities, escalation procedures, and communication protocols, to ensure timely and effective response to security incidents and minimize their impact.
• Threat Intelligence Integration: Collaborate with the threat intelligence team to integrate threat intelligence feeds, tools, and platforms into the SOC infrastructure, enhancing the organization's ability to proactively detect and respond to emerging threats.
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Security Monitoring and Analysis: Define and implement comprehensive monitoring and analysis strategies, leveraging security information and event management (SIEM) solutions, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and other relevant tools, to identify security incidents, conduct investigations, and provide real-time threat intelligence.
• Security Incident Response: Assist the incident response team in investigating security incidents, coordinating with relevant stakeholders, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to contain, eradicate, and recover from incidents. Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and conduct regular incident response drills.
• Security Operations Enhancement: Continuously evaluate and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations processes and technologies, incorporating industry best practices and emerging trends. Identify and implement automation and orchestration opportunities to streamline SOC workflows.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of SOC infrastructure, processes, and procedures. Generate regular reports on security operations performance, incidents, and metrics to management and stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

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5+ years in designing and architecting Security Operations Center infrastructure and processes, preferably in a large-scale healthcare organization or a similarly regulated industry.
• In-depth knowledge of security operations principles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of network architecture, security technologies, and tools, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence platforms.
• Experience with other SOC EDR Tools (Defender, Crowdstrike, etc). Currently evaluating tools (using Defender now). Want the architect to help**
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Expertise in incident response planning and execution, including experience in leading and coordinating incident response efforts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as HIPAA, HITECH, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in a large SOC, need someone with Large/Enterprise experience.
• Not just high-level architecture - technical, hands-on experience (an escalation point during an investigation)
• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC certs.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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