SOC Lead

Job Number: 8751

Job Number: 230000OS

External Description: At Equitable, our power is in our people.

We're individuals from different cultures and backgrounds. Those differences make us stronger as a team and a force for good in our communities. Here, you'll work with dynamic individuals, build your skills, and unleash new ways of working and thinking. Are you ready to join an organization that will help unlock your potential?

Are you passionate about Cybersecurity, love what you do and have a genuine desire to outsmart the bad guys? Do you have the experience to analyze an enterprise's Cybersecurity posture, anticipate Cybersecurity requirements and help find right-sized solutions based on industry leading practices? If so, Equitable has an exciting opportunity with a focus on the following key responsibilities:

• Lead and Manage the Equitable Security Operations Center Detection team
• Primarily responsible for ensuring that security events and alerts are triaged and responded to with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy, and professionalism
• Ensuring Compliance to SLA, process adherence and process development to achieve operational objectives
• Developing and Facilitating assessment and training programs for SOC Analysts
• Coordinating detection activities during cyber events
• Provide direction and leadership to SOC Analysts
• Providing guidance and direction concerning preparations necessary to aid in the prevention and early detection of cyber events, and monitoring and responding to cyber-attacks
• Facilitate development, approvals and annual reviews of SOC triage playbooks and provide guidance and feedback
• Coordinating Red Team/Blue Team, Wargames and other cybersecurity exercises
• SOC Reporting and Metrics
• Leading small to medium size Cybersecurity projects

The base salary range for this position is $107,000-$139,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.

For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, system analysis or related field of study, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity operational roles
• 2 years of experience in Managing SOC Analysts
• 3 years of hands-on technical Cybersecurity experience across multiple domains of Cybersecurity
• 3 years of experience with security operations within public cloud environments
• 3 years of experience with security operations within large corporate on-prem environments including co-located data centers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Cybersecurity certification/accreditation including ECIH, GCIH, CCSP, CISSP, or other SANS certifications
• Experience leading and managing Cyber Security teams in medium to large sized enterprises
• Established experience in conducting forensic investigations on Windows, Mac, and Linux based operating systems
• Proven understanding of security controls frameworks
• Ability to adjust and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience monitoring servers, workstations and other devices such as network and host-based intrusion detection systems, web application firewalls, database security monitoring systems, firewalls/routers/switches, proxy servers, antivirus systems, file integrity monitoring tools and operating system logs
• Demonstrated written, verbal, communication and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively and clearly to both technical and non-technical staff
  

Skills

Agile Methodologies: Knowledge of concept and principles of agile methodology; ability to apply appropriate agile approaches in the processes of software development and delivery.

Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage, motivate, and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.

Continuous Learning: Understanding of the rationale behind the necessity to continually learn and grow and the ability to seek performance feedback and identify approaches to improve own performance and that of others.

Information Security Management: Knowledge of the processes, tools and techniques of information security management; ability to deploy and monitor information security systems, while detecting, controlling and preventing violations of IT security.

Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.

Staff and Career Development: Knowledge of available internal and external learning resources and ability to address learning, training, and career development needs of individuals, teams or organization.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Demonstrates a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by treating everyone with respect and dignity, ensuring all voices are heard and advocating for change.

ABOUT EQUITABLE

At Equitable, we're a team of over ten thousand strong; committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.

We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently - where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.

We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.

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Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com .

Community / Marketing Title: SOC Lead

Location_formattedLocationLong: Syracuse, New York US