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Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale for the commercial aerospace industry, enabling earth observation, communications, and other critical space-based applications. The company has raised over $500M in funding and is rapidly scaling operations.
The Cybersecurity Operations Lead is a critical management role responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This position requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic oversight, and strong leadership skills to safeguard the organization's information assets against cyber threats. The SOC Lead reports to the Director of IT & Cybersecurity and collaborates with IT and compliance teams to align security operations with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of SOC analysts and engineers, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development
- Oversee security event monitoring using SIEM tools and coordinate incident response efforts (triage, escalation, containment, eradication, post-incident analysis)
- Conduct proactive threat hunting, malware analysis, and deep-dive investigations into escalated incidents
- Manage and optimize SOC tools including SIEM (Elastic), IDS/IPS, endpoint security, and vulnerability management systems
- Develop and refine security policies, procedures, playbooks, and automation to improve efficiency
- Develop, track, and report on SOC KPIs and metrics via dashboards; prepare executive summaries on threats and defensive posture
- Contribute to SOC strategy including resource allocation and technology evaluations
- Ensure compliance with security standards (CMMC, ISO 27001); conduct tabletop exercises and risk assessments
- Serve as primary escalation point for complex incidents and coordinate with internal teams and external partners
- Ensure 24/7 SOC coverage including staffing and surge support; perform hands-on analysis as needed
- Assist with daily IT tickets and projects when needed
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership role
- TS/SCI security clearance required
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC GCIH, or CompTIA Security+
- Proficiency in security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, IDP/IDS, CASB/SASE, NESSUS, BURP SUITE, firewalls) and scripting languages (Python, PowerShell)
- Strong technical skills with understanding of networking protocols and operating systems (Windows/MacOS/Linux)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; proven ability to lead teams in high-pressure environments
