Security Operations Team Lead

Cybersecurity for the public good

At nuHarbor, we help organizations navigate an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape with confidence. By combining expert guidance, innovative technology, and trusted partnerships, we make security stronger, more effective, and easier to understand. We're looking for talented individuals who are passionate about solving meaningful challenges, helping clients succeed, and continuously improving alongside a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and impact.

The Opportunity

As a SOC Team Lead, you'll help shape the daily operations and technical excellence of our Security Operations Center. You'll lead a team of analysts, guide complex investigations, develop operational improvements, and serve as a trusted resource for both clients and teammates.

This role blends technical leadership, people development, and operational execution. You'll drive quality, mentor analysts, and help evolve the services that protect our clients every day.

What Success Looks Like

Lead by example while embodying nuHarbor's core values: Help Clients Win, Always Improve, and Protect the House

Support the day-to-day operations of a team of Security Analysts

Serve as the primary escalation point for complex security investigations and incidents

Guide incident response activities and ensure timely, high-quality client communication

Review analyst work for quality, consistency, and adherence to operational standards

Coach and mentor analysts through technical development and career growth

Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide ongoing performance feedback

Perform advanced alert triage, investigation, threat hunting, and incident analysis

Identify opportunities to improve detection quality, analyst efficiency, and client outcomes

Develop and maintain operational documentation, playbooks, and workflows

Contribute to the evolution of NuHarbor's detection engineering and automation strategies

Collaborate with leadership on escalations, emerging threats, and operational priorities

Build trusted relationships with clients while providing meaningful security recommendations

Your Foundation

We're looking for someone who brings these minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field and 5+ years of Information Technology experience OR relevant industry certifications and equivalent practical experience

Experience supporting or leading security operations teams

Experience investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents

Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR technologies

Experience with alert triage, threat hunting, and incident escalation

Experience developing procedures, playbooks, or operational documentation

Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly

Experience presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders

Authorization to work in the United States

Stand out With

You may stand out if you have experience with:

CrowdStrike

Splunk Enterprise Security

SOAR platforms and security automation

Detection engineering and content tuning

Scripting and automation development

Malware analysis or digital forensics

Security architecture reviews and control assessments

Multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS

State and Local Government environments

Industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CEH, or similar

Why nuHarbor?

At nuHarbor, you'll find more than a job - you'll find a team committed to helping each other grow, solve meaningful problems, and make a measurable impact.

You can expect:

A collaborative, high-performing team environment

Leaders who are invested in your success and development

Meaningful work that helps organizations protect critical services and missions

The encouragement to bring your authentic self to work every day

Competitive pay, performance-based bonus opportunities, generous paid time off, and comprehensive benefits

Compensation

This position has an anticipated base salary range of $130,000–$150,000 annually , plus eligibility for nuHarbor's annual bonus program with a target opportunity of 10%.

Actual compensation is based on factors including experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Join Us

At nuHarbor, we believe great security starts with great people. We're looking for curious problem-solvers, trusted advisors, and continuous learners who are passionate about helping clients win.

If you're ready to make an impact while growing alongside a team that values people as much as technology, we'd love to hear from you.

AAP/EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of nuHarbor is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. nuHarbor hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

nuHarbor believes that employees should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.