We are seeking a Manager, Security Operations, to lead our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) and drive the next generation of AI-powered threat detection, investigation, and response. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape security strategy, lead major incident response, and build a world-class security operations capability in a SOX-regulated, SOC 2 Type 2 certified environment.What You'll Do

Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments
Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents
Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives
Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements
Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows
Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture
Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience
3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team
Deep expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response
Experience operating in SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environments
Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation.
Strong communication skills with both technical and executive stakeholders

Leadership & People Skills

Technically credible leader who earns trust through expertise and action

Calm, decisive decision-maker during high-pressure security incidents

Excellent communicator able to translate complex security issues for any audience

Passionate about leveraging AI and automation to improve security outcomes

Self-motivated, proactive, and driven to achieve results

Committed to continuous learning, innovation, and team development

Work environment/physical demands summary:

This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.

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Benefits

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers.

Compensation
$129,352.00-188,077.00 per year

This role is eligible for a bonus that is based on a combination of personal and business performance.

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