What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Security Operations Center Lead position at Physicians Mutual?
Join Our Information Protection Team!
Are you passionate about protecting organizations from cyber threats and ensuring the safety of valuable information? We're looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Security Operations Center (SOC) Lead to join our Information Protection team.
In this crucial role, you will lead investigations into potential threats detected by our advanced security tools, including firewalls, endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems, and other monitoring technologies. Your expertise and vigilance will help safeguard our organization's data and systems, making a significant impact on our overall security posture.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Investigations: Take charge of identifying and investigating potential threats detected by our security tools to prevent and mitigate cyber risks.
- Stay Ahead of Emerging Threats: Continuously update your knowledge on emerging threats and cyber threat intelligence to keep our leadership informed about potential risks and vulnerabilities.
- Support Company-Wide Initiatives: Collaborate on initiatives including risk assessments, awareness programs, and education efforts to strengthen our organization's security culture.
Your experience and skills could be just what we need to create a safer digital environment. If you're ready to make a difference and join a supportive, proactive team, we would love to hear from you.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- 5 years’ Cyber Security experience.
- 4 years’ experience leading security incidents; including event monitoring, analysis, response, and reporting.
- Knowledge of the security aspects of multiple system platforms, operating systems, software communications, and network protocols.
- Experience coordinating projects.
- Knowledge of structured methodologies, frameworks and standards such as ISO 27000, NIST, PCI, MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain, etc.
- Experience in performing digital forensics for incident response and adherence to chain of custody procedures.
- Experience with threat intelligence platforms and indicator gathering & processing.
- Excellent critical thinking skills, attention to detail, logic, and analytical mindset.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant security certification (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, SANS GIAC)
- Malware analysis.
- Forensics or law enforcement experience.
About Us:
Health. Life. Retirement. The Physicians Mutual family empowers people from all walks of life to enjoy the financial security they deserve. That’s what Insurance for all of us® is about.
The Physicians Mutual family includes Physicians Mutual Insurance Company and Physicians Life Insurance Company. Physicians Mutual Insurance Company offers reliable dental and supplemental health insurance (and now, pet insurance!). Physicians Life Insurance Company provides important Medicare Supplement and life insurance coverage. The company additionally offers coverage for funeral pre-planning to help meet the growing needs of funeral home owners and the families they serve.
Since our start in 1902, our dedication to delivering on our promise has helped make us one of the nation’s leading health and life insurance providers. In fact, we are rated in the top 1% of insurance companies. We consistently maintain some of the highest financial strength ratings in the nation from independent insurance analysts, including A.M. Best Company and Weiss Ratings, ensuring we’ll be there for our policyowners and our employees far into the future.
But the achievement we’re most proud of? We have a 95% customer approval rating — a true sign of a company dedicated to embodying its vision.
