Manager, Security Operations


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 129352 - 188077
Posted on: 2 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 youll 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 Youll 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 Youll Bring

  • Bachelors 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

Why Join Us

Be part of a team building a modern AI-enabled security operation that protects critical business systems while continuously advancing detection response and operational excellence.

Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast dock to dock and across all major transportation modes Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly securely and cost-effectively.

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.

Benefits

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


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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 youll shape security strategy lead major incident response and build a worl...

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