SOC - (Security operations center manager) / Remote/ California at Vaco, LLC
Pasadena, CA
About the Job
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee SOC technologies and security feeds (firewalls, routers, switches) for device upgrades and patches.
Analyze and assess network, system, and security alerts to determine their scope, urgency, impact, and specific vulnerabilities.
Ensure the SOC team is sufficiently staffed and possesses the necessary skills.
Develop and guide a well-trained SOC team to manage risks and mitigate security threats.
Supervise and respond to major security incidents.
Ensure the completion of routine activities related to travel, events, and executive security.
Manage enterprise-wide incident reporting, ensuring compliance and follow-up.
Handle administrative duties, including scheduling, training, onboarding, and metrics collection.
Monitor email inboxes, service requests, and communication devices.
Manage and allocate ServiceNow tickets based on current workloads.
Develop policies and procedures and keep the management informed about security operations.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with major enterprise business systems and related technologies.
Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI); knowledge of FINRA and SEC standards is advantageous.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and stakeholders.
Proven integrity and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
Strong understanding of key performance indicators for SOC environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for incident notifications.
Experience with security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Qualys, ServiceNow, Google GCP).
Experience in coordinating and presenting project plans to senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems).
Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Perl); experience with Google Cloud is a plus.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Oversee SOC technologies and security feeds (firewalls, routers, switches) for device upgrades and patches.
Analyze and assess network, system, and security alerts to determine their scope, urgency, impact, and specific vulnerabilities.
Ensure the SOC team is sufficiently staffed and possesses the necessary skills.
Develop and guide a well-trained SOC team to manage risks and mitigate security threats.
Supervise and respond to major security incidents.
Ensure the completion of routine activities related to travel, events, and executive security.
Manage enterprise-wide incident reporting, ensuring compliance and follow-up.
Handle administrative duties, including scheduling, training, onboarding, and metrics collection.
Monitor email inboxes, service requests, and communication devices.
Manage and allocate ServiceNow tickets based on current workloads.
Develop policies and procedures and keep the management informed about security operations.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience with major enterprise business systems and related technologies.
Familiarity with industry-standard frameworks (NIST, ISO, PCI); knowledge of FINRA and SEC standards is advantageous.
Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and stakeholders.
Proven integrity and professionalism in handling confidential matters.
Strong understanding of key performance indicators for SOC environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for incident notifications.
Experience with security tools (e.g., Splunk, CrowdStrike, Qualys, ServiceNow, Google GCP).
Experience in coordinating and presenting project plans to senior leadership.
Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems).
Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Perl); experience with Google Cloud is a plus.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
