SOC Manager - US

We’re seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead a critical component of Swift’s global, follow‑the‑sun SOC, which operates across multiple regions to deliver 24/7 protection for the global payments ecosystem.

This is a leadership role combining operational ownership, people leadership, and strategic influence within one of the most critical security environments in the world.

What you’ll do

As SOC Manager, you sit at the intersection of Global Security, Technology, and the business. You’ll lead a SOC that operates in a follow-the-sun model, collaborating closely with regional SOC teams to ensure continuous security monitoring, threat hunting, rapid incident response, and seamless handovers across time zones.

You’ll act as the primary escalation point (Duty Manager) for your team, guiding complex investigations, supporting analysts during high-impact events, and taking part in a weekend on-call rotation.

You are also a key contributor to Swift’s Business Resilience capability, working with Duty Managers across the organisation to manage incidents that could impact Swift’s services, customers, or reputation on a global scale.

Beyond daily operations, you’ll be part of the Cyber Fusion Center leadership team, helping shape and execute Swift’s global security strategy while driving improvements across people, processes, and technology.

Your key responsibilities

• Cyber Fusion Center leadership
  Contribute to leadership decisions, strategic initiatives, and the evolution of Swift’s global security posture.
• Lead a global, follow-the-sun SOC
  Empower geographically distributed teams to deliver 24/7 security monitoring, detection, threat hunting, investigation, and response.
• End-to-end incident management
  Own the full lifecycle of security incidents, ensuring clear escalation paths, effective regional handovers, and continuous improvement.
• Operational excellence at scale
  Define, own, and continuously improve SOC processes, playbooks, and operating procedures in line with industry best practices and Swift standards.
• People & talent leadership
  Recruit, coach, and develop a diverse, global team. Drive performance, engagement, and career development in line with Swift’s values.
• Stakeholder & relationship management
  Act as the visible point of contact for the SOC, partnering with security, technology, and business stakeholders globally.
• Audit & assurance ownership
  Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits and own several security controls.
• Vendor & partner management
  Manage strategic vendors supporting SOC capabilities and services.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading global or follow-the-sun SOC operations.
• Strong, people-centric leadership style with a coaching and servant-leadership mindset.
• Hands-on background in security incident response and crisis management.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to communicate and influence across technical, business, and executive audiences.
• Calm, decisive, and adaptable in high-pressure environments.
• Experience leading  remote, multicultural, and highly technical teams.
• A track record of building high-performing security operations teams.
• Passion for security that enables the business to operate safely at scale.
• Comfort operating in an Agile, continuously evolving technology environment.

Why this role matters

This role gives you the opportunity to lead within a truly global SOC, protecting one of the most critical financial infrastructures in the world. You’ll shape how security operations work across regions, influence strategic decisions at the Cyber Fusion Center level, and develop teams whose work has real-world impact every minute of the day.

If you’re looking for global scale, meaningful responsibility, and leadership beyond pure operations, this is a rare opportunity.

Swift is unable to sponsor an employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position in Virginia is $121,564.00 USD Annual MINIMUM to $225,762.00 USD Annual MAXIMUM. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Our compensation packages include a competitive base salary and bonus opportunity for all employee’s contingent on personal and company performance. Our generous benefits program includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with no premium costs for our employees and their families, and retirement plan plus matching 401k.