SOC Team Lead Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

SOC Team Lead
SOC Team Lead
Doral, Florida
100% Remote
Contract
$70/hr – $70/hr

Role:

SOC Team Lead

Duration:

3 months with extension and possible Fulltime conversion

Work Type:

Remote and Full time

Location:

USA
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated SOC Team Lead to join our cybersecurity team. This individual will oversee day to day operations ensuring the effective detection, investigation, and response to cybersecurity threats. The SOC Team Lead will mentor analysts, optimize security processes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen the organization’s security posture. The ideal candidate has experience working in a SOC environment and is eager to contribute to the development of a new cybersecurity organization. Join us to build and shape a new cybersecurity organization and address cutting-edge security challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the investigation, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents.
Mentor and coach L1 and L2 SOC analysts, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Perform root cause analysis and provide recommendations for remediation.
Ensures that all identified events are promptly validated and thoroughly investigated
Provide timely advice and guidance on the response action plans for events and incidents based on incident type and severity
Develop and refine incident response playbooks and procedures.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve security posture.
Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack techniques.
Work closely with Threat Intelligence teams to stay ahead of emerging threats and incorporate intelligence into SOC operations.
Assist in developing and enhancing automation capabilities (including SOAR).
Develop and tune security alerts, detection rules, and use cases.
Collaborate with SOC engineers to enhance threat detection capabilities.
Conduct threat-hunting activities to proactively identify potential threats.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a SOC or related cybersecurity role.
Strong knowledge of incident response methodologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM (Sentinel, QRadar, etc.), EDR (CrowdStrike, Defender)
Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation.
Familiarity with cloud security environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Proven leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and develop SOC analysts.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, CEH, or equivalent are a plus.

What We Offer:

An opportunity to play a critical role in building a new cybersecurity organization.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Flexible working arrangements.
You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
Paid Sick Time Leave
Legal and Identity Protection Plans
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Posted by: Keeran Persaud

Specialization:

Cybersecurity