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Robert Half
Torrance, CA (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for an experienced SOC Lead to guide and strengthen security operations for a long-term contract opportunity in California. This role is ideal for a hands-on security specialist who can direct incident response, improve monitoring capabilities, and bring structure to a growing security function. The position will play a central part in advancing operational readiness, improving detection processes, and establishing an experienced approach to security event management.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the full incident response lifecycle, including initial assessment, detailed investigation, containment planning, and recovery coordination.
- Perform day-to-day security operations work by reviewing alerts, analyzing logs, identifying suspicious activity, and leading security investigations.
- Create, refine, and maintain operational procedures and response playbooks to support consistent handling of security events.
- Define effective monitoring practices, escalation paths, and workflows that improve visibility across the environment.
- Strengthen and expand the security operations capability by introducing practical processes, governance, and measurable operating standards.
- Partner with stakeholders to improve threat detection methods and ensure timely response to emerging risks.
- Provide hands-on leadership in the development of a scalable SOC model, with the potential to build and supervise a team over time.