SOC Manager

Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Tier 1 & 2 Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead a 24x7x365 SOC team serving VIP customers at the US House of Representatives. This role requires a cybersecurity operations expert who can manage day-to-day operations, coordinate incident responses, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure the security and integrity of critical systems.

Onsite | Washington, D.C.

Pay Rate: ($85 - $95 / hr. W2)

Responsibilities:

• Team Management: Oversee and manage contractor staff, ensuring effective performance and development.
• Operations Support: Collaborate with legislative staff to provide detailed operational support.
• Incident Response Coordination: Lead incident response efforts, working closely with security operations staff.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with senior stakeholders to handle events and incidents, providing clear communication and messaging.
• Advanced Analysis: Conduct advanced analysis of Tier 1 and Tier 2 monitoring and alerting conclusions in collaboration with senior legislative operations staff.
• Training and Documentation: Develop and maintain training materials and documentation for SOC operations.
• Operational Metrics: Assist in the development and tracking of operational metrics for SOC performance.
• Quality Control: Oversee quality control checks to ensure high standards in SOC operations.
• Ad Hoc Tasking: Address and manage ad hoc tasks as they arise, coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Cross-Department Interaction: Work with other departments, including Cyber Security, networking, and systems administration, for troubleshooting and content development.

Specific Daily/Weekly Tasks:

• Review help tickets, cross-train team personnel, refine processes, and mentor Tier 1 & 2 staff.
• Guide SOC staff in triage and root cause analysis of security events.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of events across all platforms, databases, and systems.
• Oversee the management of IP/domain/protocol lists/lists.
• Prioritize workload and manage escalation in accordance with operational plans and procedures.
• Develop and achieve quality metrics and ensure compliance with recurring quality checks.
• Coach Tier 2 staff on new data sources and processes for reviewing security event data logs.
• Lead in articulating the current status of IT security metrics, actions, and trends.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in security operations and leadership.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in security network defense and strategies.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment with shifting priorities.
• Mastery of current threats and tactics used in system attacks.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to travel within the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Desired Qualifications:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.
• 3-5 years of experience with Federal IT organizations/stakeholders in the legislative branch.
• Previous experience managing a SOC for a Federal agency.
• Strong knowledge of industry and public service practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Experience with trouble ticketing systems and cyber threat alert monitoring tools.
• Splunk certification is highly desired.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or managerial related discipline or related field.

Clearance Requirement:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, with the potential to be cleared up to the TS level.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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