Manager, Security Operations

Echo Global Logistics

Manager of Security Operations leading a 24/7 Security Operations Center. Emphasizing AI-powered threat detection, incident response, and team mentorship in a regulated environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,352 - $188,077 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading security operations, incident response, and threat detection initiatives, with a strong focus on AI-powered automation and optimization of security platforms. Proven ability to mentor teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners to enhance security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Security Operations LeadershipIncident Response ExpertiseSIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR ProficiencyAI/LLMs Application in SecuritySOX and SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseThreat DetectionDetection EngineeringThreat HuntingAutomation WorkflowsSecurity OperationsCloud SecurityOn-Prem SecuritySecurity Posture ImprovementMentoring

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

SIEMSOAREDRXDRThreat Intelligence Platforms

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityInformation TechnologySOXSOC 2 Type 2

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead day-to-day SOC operations across cloud and on-prem environments
Serve as Incident Commander for major security incidents
Drive AI-powered security operations, automation, and threat detection initiatives
Lead detection engineering, threat hunting, and response improvements
Own and optimize SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and threat intelligence platforms
Develop incident response plans, playbooks, and automation workflows
Partner with IT, Cloud, Risk, and Compliance teams to strengthen security posture
Mentor and develop SOC analysts and security engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
8+ years of security operations, incident response, or threat detection experience
3+ years leading a SOC or Security Operations team
Deep expertise with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, detection engineering, and incident response
Experience operating in SOX and SOC 2 Type 2 environments
Hands-on experience applying AI/LLMs to security operations and automation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

For more information about our benefit offerings, please visit our careers page at https://www.echo.com/company/careers .