Senior SOC Lead – MDR & Security Architecture

About the role

We are seeking a Senior SOC Lead to drive threat‑hunting, detection engineering and platform architecture across our Managed Detection and Response (MDR) ecosystem. The role combines deep technical expertise with leadership, overseeing integration of multiple security solutions and guiding junior analysts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead threat‑hunting and proactive detection engineering using advanced analytics and UEBA behavior models.
• Architect and maintain end‑to‑end integration across the MDR stack – FortiSOAR, SentinelOne, FortiSIEM, KnowBe4, Vicarius.
• Oversee EDR/agent lifecycle management for approximately 9,200 endpoints (7,800 users and 1,400 servers).
• Manage FortiSIEM collectors, connectors and correlation rules to ensure complete log ingestion.
• Define response frameworks, governance dashboards and compliance reports aligned with HIPAA/HITRUST.
• Act as technical liaison with Mercyhealth and vendors for platform upgrades, roadmap planning and audits.
• Mentor Level 1 & 2 analysts, lead tabletop exercises and ensure incident‑response readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives using FortiSOAR playbooks and custom integrations.

Required profile

• 7‑10 years of experience in SOC/MDR architecture or security engineering.
• Proven hands‑on experience designing and scaling Fortinet SIEM/SOAR, SentinelOne and UEBA integrations.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as NIST 800‑53, CIS Controls and MITRE ATT&CK.
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC GSOC/GCFA, Fortinet NSE 6‑8 or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Required skills

• SentinelOne
• FortiSIEM
• FortiSOAR
• UEBA platforms
• KnowBe4
• Vicarius
• Python scripting
• PowerShell scripting
• REST API integration
• EDR/agent lifecycle management
• SIEM and SOAR configuration
• HIPAA/HITRUST compliance reporting