SOC Manager

SOC Manager (Security Operations Assessor)About The RoleWhat if your hard-won experience running security operations could directly strengthen how organizations detect, respond to, and recover from threats? We're looking for a seasoned SOC Manager to independently assess the operational readiness of security operations centers — reviewing detection logic, response workflows, playbook quality, and incident lifecycle management to surface what's working and what isn't.This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for experienced cybersecurity professionals who thrive on critical analysis and structured evaluation.Type: Hourly ContractLocation: RemoteCommitment: Flexible, based on project scopeWhat You'll DoReview detection alerts, triage workflows, and escalation pathways for logic, consistency, and coverageEvaluate the completeness, accuracy, and quality of incident response actions across real or simulated casesIdentify gaps in logging depth, detection coverage, and containment logicValidate playbooks for clarity, correctness, and real-world operational feasibilitySummarize incident patterns, operational bottlenecks, and systemic weaknesses in structured reportsSupport recurring assessments of SOC maturity, responsiveness, and overall operational rigorMust-HaveWho You AreHands-on experience in SOC operations, incident response leadership, or cybersecurity operations managementStrong understanding of detection engineering, escalation logic, and incident lifecycle managementSharp analytical writing skills — you can translate complex findings into clear, structured documentationA methodical, detail-oriented approach to evaluating security processesNice To HaveFamiliarity with SIEM platforms, EDR tools, or cloud-native detection systemsExperience designing or auditing incident response playbooksBackground in SOC maturity frameworks or red/blue team assessmentsWhy Join UsWork on meaningful security assessments that have a direct impact on organizational resilienceFully remote and asynchronous — work on your own scheduleFreelance autonomy with structured, clearly defined workLeverage your operational expertise in a high-value consulting capacityPotential for ongoing work and contract extension as new assessment projects launch