Security Operations Center (SOC) ManagerLocation: Washington, DC (On-Site)
Clearance: Active Public Trust, Secret, or higher required
Position OverviewThe SOC Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring continuous cybersecurity mission readiness and alignment with federal cybersecurity standards. This role is responsible for overseeing incident response operations, directing cross-functional security teams, and ensuring compliance with federal security and regulatory requirements.
The SOC Manager leads modernization and innovation initiatives by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), automation, and advanced analytics to enhance threat detection, response efficiency, and enterprise risk reduction.
Key Responsibilities- Provide overall leadership and management of a 24/7 Security Operations Center
- Direct incident detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery activities in accordance with federal incident response requirements
- Ensure compliance with FISMA and applicable NIST frameworks
- Develop, implement, and mature SOC strategies incorporating AI-enabled monitoring, ML-based analytics, and automation technologies
- Oversee integration and operational use of cyber threat intelligence feeds and information sharing sources
- Lead vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and continuous monitoring initiatives
- Drive AI-assisted threat hunting, predictive analytics, and SOC tool orchestration efforts
- Coordinate with internal IT, security engineering, and external stakeholders to support enterprise security objectives
- Prepare and deliver timely incident reports, metrics, and executive-level briefings to senior leadership
- Support Zero Trust Architecture initiatives and continuous SOC capability improvements
- Mentor and manage SOC personnel, ensuring operational excellence and professional development
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 12 years of IT and/or cybersecurity experience, including:
- At least 5 years supporting or managing 24/7 SOC operations
- At least 2 years implementing or operating AI/ML-enabled cybersecurity tools, platforms, or Zero Trust Architecture solutions
- Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience supporting federal civilian or defense environments
- Strong leadership, communication, and executive briefing skills
- Experience managing SOC modernization, automation, or AI-enabled security initiatives
- Familiarity with federal reporting, governance, and compliance processes
Required CertificationsOne or more of the following certifications are required:
- CISSP
- CISM
- CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
- Federal IT Security Professional - Manager (FITSP-M)
- Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK)
Clearance Requirement- Active Public Trust, Secret, or higher clearance required
Preferred Experience:ITIL v4 Foundation
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Physical and Mental Qualifications:- Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.
- Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.
- Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.
- Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.
- Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.
- Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).
