SOC Manager

Motion Recruitment • Washington, DC, United States • $80 - $85 / hour • 2d ago

My client a growing cyber security consulting firm is looking for a seasoned SOC Managerto lead a federal Network Security Operations Center (NSOC). This role manages 24/7/365 security operations, including incident response, threat analysis, and team oversight. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience managing Tier 1–3 analysts in a high-stakes environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily SOC operations, including proactive threat detection and incident response
Lead and mentor Tier 1–3 SOC analysts to ensure SLAs and operational objectives are met
Develop and maintain Cyber Defense Playbooks and SOC communication protocols
Tune and manage SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies for optimal threat detection
Collaborate with the Client’s OCIO, US-CERT, and other federal cybersecurity stakeholders
Generate executive-level reports, shift summaries, and metrics on incidents and SOC performance
Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61, FISMA, and agency-specific reporting standards
Support threat hunting, forensic investigations, and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) integration

Required Qualifications:

Certifications:
- CISSP or CISM
- Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate
- One of the following GIAC Certifications :
  - GEIR, GCFR, GCFA, GNFA, GCIH, GX-FA, or GLIR
Experience:
- 7+ years in Security Operations, with experience serving as Incident Response Commander or SOC lead on federal programs
Core Skills:
- Incident response leadership & playbook development
- SIEM/IDS/IPS tuning and optimization
- GAP analysis and audit preparation
- Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance (NIST, FISMA, etc.)
  
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