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What is a Security Operation Center (SOC)?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) is a centralized unit that monitors, detects, analyzes, and responds to cybersecurity incidents within an organization. The SOC team is responsible for ensuring the security of information systems by continuously analyzing activity on networks, servers, endpoints, and databases. They use advanced tools and processes to identify threats, mitigate risks, and coordinate responses to security breaches. The goal of a SOC is to protect organizational assets and data from cyberattacks and ensure compliance with security policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Security Operations Center (SOC) analyst?

To thrive as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, you need strong analytical thinking, understanding of cybersecurity principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with SIEM tools (like Splunk or QRadar), intrusion detection systems, and relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help analysts respond quickly and collaborate with teams during security incidents. These competencies are critical for identifying, investigating, and mitigating cyber threats in real time to protect organizational assets.

What are some common challenges faced by Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts, and how can they be addressed?

SOC analysts frequently encounter challenges such as managing high alert volumes, distinguishing real threats from false positives, and staying updated with rapidly evolving cyber threats. To address these, many SOCs implement advanced automation tools to filter low-priority alerts, provide ongoing training to analysts, and foster strong communication within the team. Collaboration with IT and incident response teams also plays a crucial role in efficiently investigating and mitigating security incidents.

Is a Security Operation Center an entry level job?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) analyst role can be entry-level, especially for positions requiring basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles, monitoring tools, and incident response. However, many SOC roles prefer candidates with some experience, certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA, and familiarity with security tools. Advancement often involves gaining experience and additional certifications.

What does a security operation center do?

A Security Operation Center (SOC) monitors and analyzes an organization’s security posture using tools like intrusion detection systems and security information and event management (SIEM) software. SOC analysts detect, respond to, and mitigate cybersecurity threats and incidents to protect critical systems and data around the clock.

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Manager, Security Operation Center (Cyber Defense)

7-Eleven

Irving, TX • On-site

$106K - $144K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

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4.3

Company rating: 4.3 out of 10

Based on 843 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 47 rated convenience stores

Job description

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation - working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.
JOB SUMMARY:
You will be responsible for all aspects of Cyber Defense within 7-Eleven, reporting to the Senior Manager of Information Security Operations. You will have demonstrated ability to lead a team of technical specialists, have extensive multi-vendor experience and exceptional grasp of technical concepts. You are a proactive leader who takes ownership of issues and drives them to resolution. You will oversee a team of subject matter experts (SME) on behalf of 7-Eleven, to ensure the security of all corporate information from all threat vectors, internal and external. You will oversee projects and deployments of security tools to ensure an appropriate security posture, in a timely manner. You will participate in and oversee investigations into security incidents and violations, and will thus be responsible for sensitive information relevant to employees, contractors, vendors, etc. of 7-Eleven. As such, you will be expected to have the ability to pass a detailed background investigation, and maintain impeccable standards of confidentiality, morality, and ethics. You will ensure your team has the tools to produce their own career success and guide them to create that success. You will be challenged in a fast-paced environment and will ensure that your team's success in handling these challenges will not go unnoticed or unrewarded.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
  • You are expected to use your broad-ranging expertise in security concepts to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways. You will act independently to determine appropriate approaches to new assignments, and lead your team members in their activities in these domains:
    • Incident response (to include triage, playbooks, investigation, write-ups, escalations)
    • Cyber Threat Intelligence
    • Forensic analysis
    • Threat Hunting
    • Ingestion of Indicators of Compromise, and distribution to enforcement mechanisms
    • Data loss prevention
    • Email security
    • Security Orchestration and Automation
    • Threat research and creation of compensating controls
  • Act as point of contact for 7-Eleven leadership to advance partnership opportunities between Cyber Defense Operations team and other business areas. Exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate methods and procedures on new assignments for team.
  • Create or approve professional development and training plans for your team. Ensure budget is requested for continued professional development of your team.
  • Prioritize taskings and projects for the team based on importance to accomplishment of business objectives. Ensure all team members maintain proper prioritization to maximize efficiency.
  • Develop job descriptions, conduct hiring interviews, and develop pipeline of candidates for future inclusion in 7-Eleven's cyber defense program.
  • Oversee or perform the solving of significant and unique issues where analysis of situations and data requires evaluation of intangible factors. Provide escalation support and both technical and organizational guidance for all Cyber Defense issues.
  • Lead design and architecture efforts for issues impacting future concepts in cyber defense and advise senior leadership about cyber defense products and technologies that can enhance 7-Eleven's mission by providing appropriate protection for all data on the network or sent/received to/from various public or private clouds, or the Internet at large.
  • Provide guidance to team members in defining cyber defense requirements for current and future state end-to-end architectures and platforms to advance security controls and the security posture of the business.
  • Collaborate with other managers in cross-functional teams to prioritize security risks, provide mitigation or remediation recommendations, and implement compensating controls.
  • Oversee or lead cyber defense architecture and third-party intelligence reviews.
  • Oversee team in performing cyber defense platform testing, vulnerability remediation, and operating system hardening to reduce attack surface.
  • Oversee team in performing proof-of-concept testing for cyber defense solutions under consideration for purchase and implementation.
  • Provide Information Security leadership with updates and metrics on effectiveness of cyber defense controls.
  • Manage development and maintenance of cyber defense policies, standards, processes and workflows.
  • Actively engage the vendor community to identify cyber defense products and technologies that can enhance 7-Eleven's mission by providing appropriate protection for all data on the network or sent/received to/from various public or private clouds, or the Internet at large.
  • Drive and exemplify 7-Eleven Leadership Principles in all you do.
  • Partner with the Security Operations Center (SOC) leadership in establishing metrics for performance and ensuring full support for escalation of events from SOC to Cyber Defense Operations team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 12+ years
YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: Preferred: At least one professional-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena (CISSP, CISM, GISP, etc.) as well as one vendor certification in the Information Security arena (Palo Alto PCSAE, Splunk Certified Developer, etc.)
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
  • Bachelors in related field, with Masters preferred, or equivalent experience
  • 12 years of related experience with Bachelor's, 10 years with Master's

Certification/Licenses
  • Preferred: At least one professional-level vendor-neutral certification in the Information Security arena (CISSP, CISM, GISP, etc.) as well as one vendor certification in the Information Security arena (Palo Alto PCSAE, Splunk Certified Developer, etc.)

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change the duties and responsibilities of this job to meet business and organizational needs, as necessary.
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If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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As the world’s first convenience store, our top priority has always been to give customers the most convenient experience possible to consistently meet their needs. 7-Eleven aims to be a one-stop shop for consumers – a place people can always rely on to deliver what they want, when, where, and how they want it.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Dallas, TX, US

Year founded

1927

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