Job Description

Job Summary

The Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager will lead a dynamic 24/7 security team supporting a classified/sensitive environment in Oak Ridge, TN. In this role, you'll guide high-performing analysts, optimize security technologies, and drive the organization's incident response strategy. You'll ensure SOC operations align with DOE/NNSA, NIST, CMMC, and other federal cybersecurity requirements while continuously enhancing detection, response, and reporting capabilities. This position is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to building resilient teams and robust security operations.

What You Will Be Doing

In this role, you will lead and mentor a multi-tier team of SOC analysts, building a supportive environment that encourages growth, certification advancement, and long-term retention. You will command incident response activities by directing detection, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts, while coordinating closely with IT, legal, communications, and business units to ensure swift and comprehensive responses. You will oversee continuous 24/7 threat monitoring, alert triage, escalation workflows, and the development and refinement of playbooks and standard operating procedures. Additionally, you will manage and optimize SOC technologies-including SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and automation tools-to enhance efficiency and response accuracy. Your responsibilities also include shaping SOC strategy, aligning operations with regulatory requirements, conducting post-incident reviews, and integrating emerging threat intelligence. You will provide clear, actionable reporting to leadership on SOC performance and metrics, ensure complete documentation and audit readiness, maintain compliance with frameworks such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27001, and collaborate frequently with ISSMs and ISSOs to support risk management, system authorization, and continuous monitoring efforts.

We'd Love to Hear from Candidates With

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of IT or cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum of 3 years leading or supervising SOC teams.
• Strong understanding of federal security frameworks and the MITRE ATT&CK methodology.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM/SOAR platforms, threat intelligence tools, and incident response processes.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

A Successful Candidate Also Brings

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, or GCIH.
• Experience working within DOE/NNSA environments or other federal agencies.
• Familiarity with additional compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).
• Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret clearance.

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $92,915-$154,858 his position is Bonus eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.