Cybersecurity Field Deployment & SOC Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Auburn, AL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $96K - $183K

💻 Cybersecurity

🗓️ November 13th, 2025

CISSP

Edtech.com's Summary

Auburn University is hiring a Cybersecurity Field Deployment & SOC Operations Manager. This role leads the Field Deployment Command within the Charles D. McCrary Institute's Edge Lab, managing the operational delivery, readiness, and sustainment of cybersecurity capabilities across Alabama and the Southeast. The manager supports the Alabama Cybersecurity Intelligence Center, integrates validated technologies into live environments, leads field deployment teams for local governments and critical infrastructure, and coordinates with multiple federal and state partners.

Highlights

Lead operational planning and execution for McCrary’s Field Deployment Command supporting ACIC and related SOC/ISAC initiatives.
Manage deployment and sustainment of cybersecurity capabilities across state, local, and critical infrastructure networks.
Develop and maintain playbooks, deployment frameworks, and training programs for SOC and ISAC operations.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies including FEMA, USDA, DOE, DHS/CISA, DOT/FMCSA.
Lead and mentor field engineers, analysts, and students, fostering next-gen cybersecurity talent.
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Engineering with 5 years of SOC/ISAC leadership or cybersecurity operations experience required.
Strong knowledge of OT, ICS cybersecurity, and SOC/ISAC operational models.
Experience with deployment planning for state, local, or federal missions and familiarity with CISA, FEMA, and DOE resilience frameworks.
Desired qualifications include a Master’s degree, PMP or CISSP certification, and experience with whole-of-state cybersecurity initiatives.
Salary range: $96,090 - $182,560.