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Trend Micro

Incident Response Analyst - MDR

Irving, TX · Hybrid

You'll join our Global Managed Detection & Response (MDR) team at exactly the right moment: when AI-driven alert triage and anomaly detection are enabling analysts to identify genuine threats faster ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for managed detection response mdr in the United States is $104,535.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Managed Detection Response MDR vs Security Analyst?

AspectManaged Detection Response (MDR)Security Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like CompTIA Security+, GIAC, CISSP often preferredSimilar certifications, often with additional specialized training
Work EnvironmentTypically in security service providers or SOC teams, 24/7 monitoringIn-house or consulting roles, analyzing security data and incidents
Employer & Industry UsageCybersecurity firms, managed security service providers, large enterprisesOrganizations across industries, government, finance, healthcare

While both roles focus on cybersecurity, MDR providers deliver outsourced, round-the-clock threat detection and response services, whereas Security Analysts work within organizations to monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents. MDR is more service-oriented, often involving specialized tools and teams, while Security Analysts are typically employed directly by a company to manage its security posture.

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Infographic showing various Managed Detection Response Mdr job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $104,535 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

AOUSC - SOC Operations Lead / Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Lead

cFocus Software Incorporated

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Position Title
SOC Operations Lead / Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Lead
Position Overview
The SOC Operations Lead will oversee 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) operations supporting a large federal enterprise environment. The Lead will direct SOC analysts, incident responders, and MDR personnel responsible for security monitoring, alert triage, incident analysis, escalation, containment coordination, reporting, and continuous operational improvement.
The ideal candidate possesses deep experience leading enterprise SOC operations supporting federal agencies, including SIEM operations, endpoint detection and response (EDR), cloud security monitoring, incident coordination, and executive cyber reporting.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead enterprise SOC and MDR operations supporting on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Oversee 24x7 monitoring, detection, triage, and escalation activities.
  • Direct operational workflows for:
    • SIEM monitoring,
    • alert management,
    • incident coordination,
    • case management,
    • and operational reporting.
  • Manage analyst teams supporting:
    • Splunk,
    • Microsoft Sentinel,
    • CrowdStrike,
    • Sysmon,
    • Windows event logging,
    • and cloud telemetry platforms.
  • Develop and maintain SOC SOPs, playbooks, runbooks, escalation matrices, and reporting procedures.
  • Lead operational metrics reporting including:
    • MTTD,
    • MTTR,
    • false positive rates,
    • automation effectiveness,
    • analyst productivity,
    • and incident impact assessments.
  • Coordinate closely with Threat Hunting, CTI, Detection Engineering, and Incident Response teams.
  • Brief executives and government leadership on significant incidents, operational trends, and emerging threats.
  • Support proposal development, oral presentations, staffing, and transition planning.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of cybersecurity operations experience.
  • 5+ years leading enterprise SOC or MDR environments.
  • Experience supporting federal civilian or DoD environments.
  • Experience managing large-scale SOC operations in environments exceeding:
    • 10,000+ users,
    • enterprise cloud environments,
    • and large SIEM deployments.
  • Experience with:
    • Splunk Enterprise Security,
    • Microsoft Sentinel,
    • CrowdStrike,
    • EDR/XDR platforms,
    • SOAR technologies,
    • and cloud security monitoring.
  • Deep understanding of:
    • MITRE ATT&CK,
    • incident response,
    • detection engineering,
    • and threat-informed defense.
  • Strong executive briefing and oral presentation skills.
Preferred Certifications
  • CISSP
  • GCIA
  • GCIH
  • GMON
  • GSOC
  • Splunk Architect/Admin certifications
  • Microsoft Security certifications

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