Security Operations Center Manager

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge.

Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. 

Reporting to the Security Manager this position will manage Security Operations Center operations. The role will help build and manage the Security Operations Center. The role is key in maintaining a proactive, effective, and mission driven xAI security program. The xAI Security Operations Center in Memphis supports all xAI facilities.

This is an in-person role based in Memphis, Tennessee, and may require minimal travel.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in building and staffing the xAI Security Operations Center from the ground up
• Develop Security Operations Center policies and procedures
• Coordinate with security teams and other partners during emergency and routine events; dispatching external agencies as required
• Conduct investigative video searches or other investigative reviews and provide reports
• Monitor all systems used within the operation and triage/escalate alarms or alerts accordingly
• Train and mentor SOC operators

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a security operations center manager
• 5+ years of security experience, preferably in a SOC setting

• Extensive experience with access control, surveillance, and other security systems

Preferred

• 2+ years of military, law enforcement, or emergency response experience
• Confident leadership skills and must have the desire to develop a capable, customer service oriented team.
• Bias for proactivity and decisive action.

Additional Requirements

• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post-employment background checks
• Available to work flexible schedule depending on site operational needs.
• Physical demands: Light. Includes prolonged sitting/standing at an adjustable standing desk, and typing.