SOC/SIRT Manager

Datavant is a data logistics company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. We are a data logistics company for healthcare whose products and solutions enable organizations to move and connect data securely. Datavant has a network of networks consisting of thousands of organizations, more than 70,000 hospitals and clinics, 70% of the 100 largest health systems, and an ecosystem of 500+ real-world data partners.

By joining Datavant today, you’re stepping onto a highly collaborative, remote-first team that is passionate about creating transformative change in healthcare. We hire for three traits: we want people who are smart, nice, and get things done. We invest in our people and believe in hiring for high-potential and humble individuals who can rapidly grow their responsibilities as the company scales. Datavant is a distributed, remote-first team, and we empower Datavanters to shape their working environment in a way that suits their needs.

We’re seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead our Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). In this high-impact role, you’ll manage a dedicated team, driving efficiency and effectiveness in our secure operations. Your strategic vision will be crucial in refining incident response processes, integrating advanced tools, and ensuring our team responds swiftly and effectively to threats. If you’re passionate about shaping cutting-edge security solutions and leading a team to excel in high-stakes environments, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact. 

You will:

• Lead and manage the SOC/SIRT team, providing daily guidance, support, and leadership to direct reports.
• Optimize incident security processes by developing, implementing and refining procedures to ensure rapid and effective handling of security incidents.
• Create and execute strategic plans to enhance SOC/SIRT efficiency.
• Supervise the monitoring and analysis of security alerts and events to ensure timely identification and escalation of potential threats. 
• Mentor and develop team members through regular training, performance reviews, and career development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the SOC/SIRT team and prepare to present regular reports on incident response performance and operational efficiency. 
• Be empowered to make things happen and have a natural inclination to work within a high performance culture that is fast paced, dynamic and self-directed
• Serve as an autonomous leader that drives innovation and ensures highest level of execution under an ever-changing environment
• Collaborate with other security and cross-functional teams (Detection Engineering, Cloud Security, Platform, etc.)

What you will bring to the table: 

• At least 5 years of experience (combined public/private sector experience considered) in managing a security operations center with increasing scope, responsibility and complexity at a company
• Experience in different work environments, with an understanding of how to operate best in a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Offers deep knowledge of incident response processes
• Foundational understanding of collection and analysis of security metrics to inform decisions, including conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and operational security design/planning
• Proven track record of strong cross functional relations
• Can work independently with a DIY mentality and drive results in a nimble environment
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and professionally during stressful situations

Bonus points if:

• Certifications that demonstrate a high level of expertise in security and incident response (CISSP, CISM, or GIAC)
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, FedRAMP)

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges for this position are developed with the support of benchmarks and industry best practices. 

We’re building a high-growth, high-autonomy culture. We rely less on job titles and more on cultivating an environment where anyone can contribute, the best ideas win, and personal growth is driven by expanding impact. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000.

At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your responses will be anonymous and used to help us identify areas of improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual responses. In fact, we aren’t even able to see if you’ve responded or not.) Responding is your choice and it will not be used in any way in our hiring process.