JPS Tech Solutions LLC
Morrisville, NC
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Job Description :

Role: Security Operations Lead Specialist
Location: Bronx, New York
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Contract
Interview Type: In-Person or Webcam

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Security Operations Lead Specialist to oversee and manage our organization's security operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cybersecurity best practices, threat detection, incident response, and security program management. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to ensure the organization's systems and data are secure from internal and external threats.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Security Operations Center (SOC) and oversee daily security monitoring and incident response activities.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards to protect organizational assets.

  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify security gaps and recommend mitigation strategies.

  • Respond promptly to security incidents, including investigation, containment, and remediation.

  • Collaborate with IT, engineering, and compliance teams to ensure secure deployment and operation of systems.

  • Monitor security alerts, analyze threats, and provide actionable insights to leadership.

  • Manage security tools, including firewalls, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), endpoint protection, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

  • Stay up to date with emerging threats, security trends, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.

  • Provide training, guidance, and mentoring to security operations team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on security operations, threat detection, and incident response.

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls) and compliance standards (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, SOX).

  • Expertise with SOC operations, SIEM platforms, endpoint protection, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, and network security tools.

  • Proven experience managing security incidents, investigations, and response plans.

  • Knowledge of cloud security best practices and technologies (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities, including mentoring and developing staff.

  • Effective communication skills for conveying complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC are highly desirable.

             

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