Security Operations Center Manager / 61015763

Salary: $81,192.00 - $113,730.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 195096
Agency: Department of Social Services
Division: Office of Inspector General
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 11/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AM82
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: TEC07
Hiring Range - Min.: $81,192.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $113,730.00

Job Responsibilities
Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community? Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults? Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.
Job Duties:

• The Security Operations Center Manager will be responsible for overseeing the security operations center and assigned team as a part of the Information Security team to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Agency's information. Primarily, this position will be responsible for developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and systems to ensure the protection of the Agency's assets, personnel, clients, and date. Furthermore, this position is required to assist in incident detection and response processes established by the agency CISO.

• Serve as the Agency's SOC Manager leading the security operations center team, providing technical guidance and manage activities in the SOC in regard to hiring, training and evaluating SOC staff.

• Administer the Agency's Vulnerability and Threat Management Program to include administering the security tools associated with vulnerability scanning for both system and applications. Use of open source threat intelligence information to identify risk and vulnerabilities affecting the network.

• Perform incident triage and handling by determining scope, urgency and potential impact thereafter identifying the specific vulnerability and recommending actions for expeditious remediation. Coordinate the handlers' activities, gather information, provide updates, and ensure that the team's needs are met.

• Administer the Agency's IT Risk Management program to include drafting and reviewing risk acceptance forms, tracking IT risk, and performing IT risk assessments.

• Assist with help desk tickets related to security service issues and security incidents.

• To ensure that personal identifying information (PII) is properly used, accessed, gathered, shared and disposed. To protect the agency networks and applications by safeguarding systems, equipment and data.

• Perform other related duties as directed.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

An Associate Degree in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role.

A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology Systems, Computer Science, or a related field and experience in the information technology field to include experience in a security-focused role.

Relevant experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's Degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications

Security relevant certifications preferred: Security+, CySa+, and/or GSEC.

Additional Comments
This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety. A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole. "See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application. If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.
Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.
If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.
The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Office of Inspector General / Richland County
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from any job? If yes, please explain.
02

I understand that supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation will result in disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. If there are periods of time when you were not employed, you must also list those periods on your employment application. A resume cannot be submitted for completed work history and education sections of the employment application. The employment application may be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded. I have read and acknowledge the above.

• Yes
• No

03

I understand that by completion and submission of this application, that if I possess educational credentials that qualify me for the available position(s) and in the event I am offered a position with the SC Department of Social Services, I will be required to provide a certified official transcript within two (2) weeks of employment.

• Yes
• No

04

If you selected "Yes" that you are a veteran in the Agency-Wide Questions, are you able to provide a Member 4, Service 2-Copy, or NGB22 DD-214?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina?
06

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

• HR Recruiter
• DSS Employee
• DSS Internship
• Careers Website
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• SCWORKS
• College/University Job Portal
• Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Radio/TV/Billboard
• Other

07

If you selected "Other" or "DSS Employee" in the previous question, please list the source below.
08

Have you completed an internship with the SC Department of Social Services?

• Yes
• No

09

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

10

What major(s) did you receive your degree(s) in? If you do not have a degree, enter N/A.
11

How many years of experience do you have in the information technology field, including experience in a security-focused role?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years - Less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

Required Question