Senior Level Security Operations Center Jobs

Senior level security operations center jobs put experienced professionals in charge of threat detection strategy, incident response leadership, and the analysts and engineers who execute daily across the SOC. Hiring covers 15% remote and hybrid openings across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Agriculture & Farming, with employers like Intuit, Apple, and SAIC hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerIntuit
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Work type85% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Syneos Health
Director, Clin Dev Ops
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Syneos Health
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Director, Clin Dev Ops
Syneos Health
North Carolina
Business Development
Creative & Design
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$134k - $255k/yr
10,000+

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Energy Transfer
Sr Specialist - Ops Training
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Energy Transfer
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Sr Specialist - Ops Training
Energy Transfer
Odessa, Texas
Corporate Training
Human Resources
Learning & Development
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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ADM
Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence Carbs - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
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Technical Manager, R&D Ops Excellence AS&O - Decatur, IL
ADM
Decatur, Illinois
Business Operations
Consulting & Professional Services
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$93k - $172k/yr
Bachelor's degree in food science
10,000+

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SAIC
DevSec Ops Engineer
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SAIC
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DevSec Ops Engineer
SAIC
Chantilly, Virginia
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
ITIL Certification
10,000+

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Senior Level Security Operations Center Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Intuit
    Intuit6
  • Apple
    Apple4
  • SAIC
    SAIC3
  • Amazon
    Amazon3
  • Palo Alto Networks
    Palo Alto Networks3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software24
  • Electronics & Hardware7
  • Agriculture & Farming6
  • Consulting & Professional Services5
  • Retail4

Senior Level Security Operations Center Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level security operations center job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have led incident response efforts, managed or mentored SOC analysts, and built or refined detection playbooks. Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence frameworks, and security automation sets strong candidates apart. Certifications like CISSP, GIAC, or CEH reinforce technical credibility, but demonstrated ownership of SOC operations and measurable outcomes carry the most weight.

Which companies hire senior level security operations centers?

Companies hiring senior level security operations centers right now include Intuit, Apple, and SAIC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level tends to concentrate among large enterprises, government contractors, financial institutions, and managed security service providers that run 24/7 SOC operations and need experienced professionals to lead them.

Are there remote senior level security operations center jobs?

Yes, though availability varies by employer and the sensitivity of the environment. About 15% of senior level security operations center openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting growing employer comfort with distributed security teams. Roles tied to classified systems or on-premises infrastructure are more likely to require on-site presence, while threat analysis and engineering functions often allow remote flexibility.

What makes a security operations center role senior level?

Senior level SOC roles are defined by ownership rather than execution. Where mid-level analysts respond to alerts and follow established procedures, senior professionals design those procedures, evaluate tooling, set detection priorities, and guide the analysts below them. They are expected to handle complex, high-severity incidents independently, communicate risk to leadership, and drive improvements across the SOC's processes, coverage, and maturity.

Which industries hire the most senior level security operations centers?

Senior Level security operations center roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Agriculture & Farming, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they face the highest regulatory scrutiny, manage sensitive data at scale, or operate critical infrastructure that demands mature, continuously staffed security operations.