Job Description
The Cyber Security Lead Architect serves as the senior technical authority responsible for designing, governing, and continuously improving security detection, incident response, and SOC operations within a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) environment. This individual bridges security architecture and frontline SOC execution, ensuring scalable, consistent, and high-performing security operations across multiple client environments while acting as the highest escalation point for complex incidents
Location: Remote within Central Time Zone of the US
Salary: $130,000-160,000 DOE
Benefits: - Heath Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PTO
- Wellness Programs
- Professional Development Opportunities
Roles & Responsibilities: - Define and standardize SOC architecture across SIEM, SOAR, EDR, XDR, and vulnerability management platforms.
- Architect and optimize SOC workflows supporting 24x7 monitoring, triage, escalation, and incident handling.
- Partner with SOC leadership to improve analyst effectiveness, reduce alert fatigue, and ensure operational scalability across client environments.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for high-severity incidents and provide architectural guidance during active response efforts.
- Design, maintain, and continuously improve incident response playbooks, runbooks, and detection engineering strategies.
- Oversee SIEM and EDR detection lifecycle management to ensure alignment with evolving threat behaviors and security best practices.
- Lead and mentor SOC leads, senior analysts, and engineers while collaborating cross-functionally with Cyber Platform Engineering, vCISO, and Compliance teams.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership and clients, providing strategic security guidance and operational expertise.
Required Skills & Experience: - 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with a strong SOC or MSSP background, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Deep experience with SIEM platforms such as StellarCyber, LevelBlue, Splunk, QRadar, and vulnerability management tools including Tenable and Qualys.
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, Windows/Linux operating systems, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, cloud security platforms (AWS/Azure), and endpoint security technologies.
- Strong people management skills with at least 3 years of experience leading team members
- Familiarity with security frameworks and standards including MITRE, NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.
- Experience with incident response processes, malware analysis, and detection engineering best practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and client-facing skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Preferred certifications include CISSP-ISSEP, CISSP-ISSAP, CEH, CompTIA CySA+, CASP+, or equivalent.
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