SOC Manager

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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