SOC Manager – 60019924 Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

SOC Manager

• 60019924
  
  Salary
  $101,258.00
• $187,341.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176607
  Agency
  Department of Administration
  Division
  Division of Information Security
  Opening Date
  05/22/2025
  Closing Date
  6/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

All applicants must apply online.

Class Code:

AF50

Position Number:

60019924

Normal Work Schedule:

Monday

• Friday (8:30
• 5:00)
  Pay Band
  Band 10
  Hiring Range
• Min.
  $101,258.00
  Hiring Range
• Max.

$145,000.00
Opening Date
05/22/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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SOC Manager
The Department of Administration’s (Admin) Division of Information Security (DIS) is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to join the team. DIS is responsible for a variety of statewide policies, standards, programs and services related to cybersecurity and information systems, including the statewide coordination of critical infrastructure information. The SOC Manager is responsible for leading the day to day operations of the Security Operations Capability, overseeing a team of analysts, ensuring effective detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This role defines operational procedures, sets performance metrics, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates with other security and IT teams to protect the state’s information assets and maintain a strong security posture.
Responsibilities of the

SOC Manager:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center, ensuring effective detection, analysis, and response to cyber security incidents. Oversee effective and consistent agency communications.
Establish and maintain incident response procedures, coordinating the triage, investigations, and resolution of security incidents. Develop and implement SOC strategies, policies. workflows, and procedures to enhance the cyber security posture of the State.
Ensure continuous monitoring of enterprise systems, networks, and endpoints to identify and respond to threats. Drive the integration and optimization of security tools and platforms that enhance the SOC, such as SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and threat intelligence feeds.
Develop, monitor, and report on key SOC performance metrics, providing DIS leadership with insights into operational effectiveness and risk trends.
Supervise staff to include preparing performance planning and evaluation documents and related personnel paperwork. Coach, counsel and train employees. Establish and monitor work processes. Implement management policies and Initiatives and promotes teamwork.
Other duties as assigned. This is an essential position that directly contributes the security of state systems and resources.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of information technology experience, four (4) years of which must be in information security management. Relevant experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Extensive knowledge and background in information technology infrastructure and security.

Additional Requirements:

Expert-level skills in enterprise security monitoring, detection. containment and incident response coordination. Solid understanding of network, infrastructure and application security design considerations and best practices. Must be highly-organized, detail oriented with project management experience and well-developed written and verbal communication.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees: Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click herefor additional information.
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
Retirement benefit choices

• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
• Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Administration
Address
1200 Senate Street
Columbia, South Carolina, 29201
Phone
803-737-4272
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