SOC Manager - Contingent Upon Award

TSTC

$100K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, STEM, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.
  • Minimum 5 years of operational and program management experience in Cybersecurity delivery.
  • At least 5 years of SOC leadership experience and technical expertise in SIEM, EDR, and incident response methodologies.
  • Strong communication skills for balancing stakeholder priorities and aligning mission goals with technical implementation.
  • Preferred certifications: GCFA, GREM, GCIH, OSCP, GPEN, GFCE or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in MS Office suite and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and operate cybersecurity capabilities for federal customers.
  • Lead and mature SOC strategies, processes, and technologies.
  • Prepare executive-level reports on performance and threat trends.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with business objectives.
  • Conduct incident response, insider threat investigations, and digital forensics.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with personal and team merit bonuses, and salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%.
  • Comprehensive health coverage including multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options.
  • Flexible work options including remote work and flexible schedules.
  • Generous paid time off, including birthday PTO and paid holidays.
  • Budget for professional development and continuous performance evaluation.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs including an employee assistance program and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Total Systems Technologies Corporation is currently seeking a highly technical, hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) with advanced skillsets in cyber security, to develop and operate cyber security capabilities for a variety of federal customers. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Skills and experience in Cyber Operations, Security Event Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Hunt, Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred) are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting a 24x7x365 CSOC environment as an analyst or engineer, experience as a technical team lead within the SOC, and operations management experience. A solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management. The SOC Manager is also tasked with developing and maturing SOC strategies, processes, and technologies, preparing executive-level reports on performance and threat trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with business objectives, with a paramount focus on maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of organizational assets.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, STEM, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity
  • Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of direct operational and program management experience in delivery of Cybersecurity program or related projects. Candidates will have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience with a solid understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threats.
  • Candidates for this role possess minimum of 5-7 years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years in a SOC leadership capacity. In-depth technical expertise in areas such as SIEM, EDR, and incident response methodologies is essential, coupled with a thorough understanding of network architectures and security controls.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to balance stakeholder priorities and ensure alignment between mission goals and technical implementation.
  • One of the following GCFA, GREM, GCIH, OSCP, GPEN, GFCE or equivalent preferred.
  • Skilled in MS office suite
  • Works independently, proactively identifies, and completes tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs


Security Clearance and Where You'll Work

  • Applicants selected must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Secret security clearance required, Top Secret clearance is preferred.
  • The position is on site in Reston, VA. Prefer candidate be local to the DMV area within a 2-hour driving distance.


$100,000 - $150,000 a year

Benefits at TSTC

Competitive Salary & Bonuses - Includes personal and team merit bonuses, with salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%.

Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options. 100% TSTC-paid life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term plans.

Flexible Work Options - Remote work allowed, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities. (varies per position)

Paid Time Off & Holidays - Generous PTO, birthday PTO, and paid holidays.

Professional Development - Continuous performance evaluation process... Dedicated annual budget for educational opportunities.

Comprehensive Wellness Programs - confidential employee assistance program (EAP). Wellness Resource Group and wellness programs throughout the year.

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