OverviewASM Research is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead both the strategic direction and daily operational effectiveness of our organization's cybersecurity defenses. This individual will oversee a team of security analysts and engineers responsible for the continuous monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats and incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information systems - including those processing sensitive and classified data.
Key Responsibilities- Provide operational oversight for all SOC activities, ensuring 24/7 readiness and effectiveness of monitoring, detection, and response functions.
- Serve as the senior escalation point for the incident response lifecycle, managing incidents from initial detection through resolution and post-incident review.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security analysts and engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
- Develop and mature SOC strategies, processes, and technologies to strengthen the organization's security posture over time.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on SOC performance, metrics, and emerging threat trends.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, engineering, compliance, leadership) to align security initiatives with business and mission objectives.
- Ensure strict adherence to government and agency-specific policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Maintain a paramount focus on protecting the integrity and confidentiality of organizational assets, including systems handling sensitive and classified data.
Required Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline).
- Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in a SOC leadership capacity.
- Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required. Other relevant certifications (CISM, GCIH, or other GIAC certifications) will also be considered.
- Clearance: Active TS clearance, SCI-eligible.
- Technical Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms
- Strong grounding in incident response methodologies
- Thorough understanding of network architectures and security controls
Compensation RangesCompensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.
DisclaimerThe preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
