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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Director, Security Operations Center - **Company:** HCSC, L.P. - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,500.0 - $299,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Cyber Security, Issue Tracking Systems, Software Vulnerability Management, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Cyber Warfare - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/6CD1BB7167D942EB8B194298A16D4B78/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelors Degree and 12 years experience in Information Technology/Information Security OR 16 years experience in Information Technology/Information Security * 5 years in Management and/or Leadership. * Leadership -Effectively leads teams & people * Teamwork and collaboration * Understanding of the unique sensitivities and dependencies involved in protective intelligence investigations and analysis * Ethical standards and an ability to make critical decisions in a high stress, time sensitive environment, with ambiguous or incomplete information * Willingness to work non-standard hours, if necessary, and to travel frequently in support of investigations, crisis management or other critical company programs * Oral & written communication skills * Experience using technology and analytical tools to assess risk, identify vulnerabilities, and drive investigative and risk management decisions * Experience developing effective awareness campaigns, training, and executive-level briefings * Knowledge of hacker methodologies and tactics, system vulnerabilities and key indicators of attacks and exploits * Experience managing SOC Teams, including vulnerability management, incident handling and forensics * Problem solving and analytical skills to define risk, identify potential threats, and develop action/mitigation plans. Knowledge of emerging technologies * System and technology integration * IT standards, procedures, policies (e.g., HIPAA) * Experience with cyber defense and investigation related technologies * Experience with ticket tracking, Forensics & Investigation, and Network Scanning *Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs. *Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases. *Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI. Preferred Job Qualifications: * Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, MIS or related field. * CISSP ## Description This Position Is Responsible for directing and managing the activities of the HCSC's Cyber Fusion Center (CFC aka. SOC) to ensure the consistent and SLA driven delivery of all aspects of the enterprise cyber threat detection and escalation processes within the broader Cyber Defense & Investigation ecosystem. As the Director of CFC, the person in this role is responsible for ensuring the operational delivery of all detection controls to ensure that all threat alerts are appropriately handled per SLA requirements. 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