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Job Title: SOC Manager (Senior Cybersecurity Analyst / Team Lead)
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: 6-12 Months+
Position Summary/Purpose: Leads, coordinates, and continuously enhances the performance of the Security Operations Center (SOC). Ensures 24/7 monitoring, threat intelligence ingestion, vulnerability awareness, and forensic response are performed with speed, accuracy, and accountability; improves MTTD/MTTR; aligns operations with NIST 800-53, TSA Security Directives, and DHS Cybersecurity Performance Goals.
I. Key Responsibilities:
i. Manage SOC team (Tier 1/2), schedules, and alert triage through resolution Docusign Envelope ID: 9D310A01-3491-469B-AB1A-06766854A017 16
ii. Oversee tuning/configuration of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, IDS/IPS; maintain alert fidelity aligned to MITRE ATT&CK
iii. Direct high-impact incident response and forensics; coordinate across departments and with external partners as needed
iv. Drive training/mentorship, playbook maturity, KPIs/metrics, and continuous improvement
II. Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, CS, IS, or related; 7+ years in cybersecurity with 2+ years managing SOC/IR functions - Desired certifications: CISSP, CISM, GCIH (or pursuit thereof) - Familiarity with NIST, TSA SD 1582/21, and CISA goals
III. Preferred Qualifications: Master's in a related field; OT/ICS security experience; experience leading enterprise SIEM optimization and/or TSGP-supported programs.
Working Conditions & Clearance: On-site presence at HQ/SOC; on-call rotation for critical incidents/events; DHS Public Trust eligibility.