Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

About this role

Why Choose Us?
Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.


Our Sustainability Commitment
The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.


Job Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Novolex is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead our security operations team and manage outsourced services for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Vulnerability Management. This critical role to strengthening our cybersecurity posture, driving operational excellence, and safeguarding our digital infrastructure. This position will be based out of Lake Forest, IL, Charlotte, NC, or remote.


As SOC Manager, You Will

• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentorship to SOC analysts.
• Coordinate with external MDR and vulnerability management providers to ensure SLAs and threat intelligence integration.
• Develop and maintain SOC procedures, playbooks, and escalation paths.
• Lead incident response efforts and post-incident reviews.
• Monitor and report on key security metrics and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, risk, and compliance teams to strengthen detection and response maturity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and resilience.

Compensation...