Security Operations Center Manager

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Your Impact 

You will lead our security operations team as they increase the use of automation and adopt the use of AI. While doing so you will ensure a high bar of monitoring and detection securing mission critical software and services. We need a high-energy security professional to help expand and mature our security operations.

What You’ll Do 

Location: Work from home as much as you want, live nearby any of our awesome US R&D Hubs (Seattle, Scottsdale, Atlanta, or Boston) so you can easily collab in-person when it’s helpful and be an active part of our vibrant Axon culture.
Reports to: Director of Security Operations and Engineering
Direct Reports: 7-8

• Lead and manage the SOC team, including security engineers and analysts, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of SOC tools and technologies, ensuring they are optimized for performance and scalability.
• Develop and implement strategies for building new detection rules, use cases, and automation workflows to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Coordinate and lead incident response efforts, ensuring timely and effective resolution of security incidents.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to align SOC initiatives with business objectives and ensure seamless integration of security processes.
• Set and guide the team towards ever evolving capabilities with a clear vision for the long term of the SOC.
• Measure and report the maturity and success of the SOC through metrics and analytical assessment.

What You Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a security operations or incident response role, with at least 2 years in a leadership or management position.
• You have an engineering background building solutions to solve security problems
• Substantial experience with building and implementing detection rules, use cases, and automation workflows.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages such as Python, PowerShell, or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead and motivate a team.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, threat intelligence platforms and automation technologies.
• Experience working for a SaaS company within AWS or Azure.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 104,475 in the lowest geographic market and USD 167,160 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.