Security Operations Center Leader

Company Overview:MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for Data Center, Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense applications. Headquartered in Lowell, Massachusetts, MACOM has design centers and sales offices throughout North America, Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to the ISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental management standard.MACOM has more than 65 years of application expertise with multiple design centers, Si, GaAs and InP fabrication, manufacturing, assembly and test, and operational facilities throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Click here to view our facilities. In addition, MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key core competency within our business.MACOM sells and distributes products globally via a sales channel comprised of a direct field sales force, authorized sales representatives and leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of our products to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.Security Operations Center (SOC) LeaderJob Description:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Leader to join our team. This role will oversee the management of our outsourced SOC services provided by a third-party MSSP and lead our in-house SOC leadership and incident response. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the security incident management lifecycle, threat intelligence, threat hunting, and ensuring comprehensive security response readiness.Key Responsibilities:SOC Management:• Oversee and manage the relationship with the third-party MSSP providing SOC services.• Ensure the MSSP meets service levels and aligns with the organization's security strategy.• Develop and maintain SOC processes and procedures to integrate seamlessly with the MSSP.Incident Response:• Lead the in-house incident response team, coordinating efforts during security incidents.• Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.• Conduct post-incident analysis to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.Security Incident Management Lifecycle:• Establish risk scenarios and identify potential security incidents.• Develop and conduct incident response exercises to test and improve response capabilities.• Oversee the entire lifecycle of security incidents, from detection to resolution and post-incident analysis.Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting:• Oversee the threat intelligence program, ensuring timely and accurate information on emerging threats.• Lead threat hunting initiatives to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats.• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to share threat intelligence and best practices.Security Response Readiness:• Ensure the organization is prepared to respond to security incidents efficiently and effectively.• Conduct regular security drills and simulations to test response capabilities.• Maintain a high state of readiness and continuously improve response processes.Incident Metrics and Reporting:• Develop and maintain security metrics to measure the effectiveness of SOC operations and incident response.• Provide regular reports and updates to senior management on security incidents, SOC performance, and threat intelligence activities.• Track and analyze trends to identify areas for improvement.Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field. Graduate degrees are a bonus.• Proven experience in managing Security Operations Center operations, including outsourced SOC services.• Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).• Excellent leadership and communication skills.• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GIAC).• Experience with MSSP management and integration.• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and threat hunting methodologies.EEO:MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.Reasonable Accommodation:MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call +1-978-656-2500 or email HR_Ops@MACOM.com. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.