SOC Manager
Core
Oversee a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center for a large federal cybersecurity program, managing a tiered analyst structure integrating human expertise with AI-driven detection and response.
Role type
Senior SOC Manager (Federal Cybersecurity)
Builds
SOC performance, detection/response capabilities, threat intelligence briefings, SIEM/SOAR platform strategies
Domain
Federal Cybersecurity / Defense & National Security
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
SOC leadership, SIEM/SOAR strategy, incident response, threat intelligence, team management, KPI management (MTTD/MTTR), playbook development
Preferred skills
GCIH certification
Technologies
SIEM, SOAR, AI-driven detection platforms
Responsibilities
Own 24x7x365 Security Operations Center performance and serve as its escalation authority; Manage detection and response KPIs (MTTD/MTTR) and drive continuous improvement initiatives; Lead a tiered analyst structure, integrating human analysts with AI-driven capabilities; Deliver regular threat intelligence and SOC performance briefings to program and client leadership; Set and evolve SIEM/SOAR platform strategy and use-case development priorities; Lead SOC staffing, scheduling, training, and quality assurance programs; Coordinate incident response for significant security events and conduct post-incident reviews.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership mandate
