Chief SOC Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst to support the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with 24/7/365 protection of critical systems over a pivotal 5 year federal contract. This position is fully onsite in Washington, D.C. and requires an active Top Secret clearance .

Responsibilities of the Chief SOC Analyst:

• Direct all SOC operations and serve as the primary Incident Response (IR) authority.
• Oversee continuous 24/7/365 monitoring of FCC security systems, including GSA’s MTIPS, TIC, and PEP platforms.
• Conduct comprehensive Information Security GAP Analyses to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity and IR teams to enhance threat detection, containment, and resolution.
• Coordinate closely with the Department of Commerce Enterprise SOC to ensure unified operations.
• Ensure full compliance with NIST SP 800-61 guidelines and FCC-specific reporting protocols.
• Manage incident response workflows, including alert triage, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Drive proactive threat hunting and vulnerability assessments, including insider threat detection.
• Supervise threat intelligence activities and maintain strategic documentation such as the Cyber Defense Playbook and SOC Communication Plan.
• Develop, refine, and optimize SIEM, IDS, and IPS detection rules and content.

Qualifications for the Chief SOC Analyst:

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline (mandatory).
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in SOC operations and incident response, with at least some in leadership roles (15+ years preferred).
• Proven expertise in GAP analysis, cybersecurity operations, and alignment with NICE Work Roles (PD-WRL-003, -005, -006).
• Industry certifications required: CISSP, GIAC Incident Response, and Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate (copies must be provided).
• Strong working knowledge of MTIPS, TIC, PEP systems, SIEM platforms, and NIST SP 800-61 standards.
• Must be available for on-site work at FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C., and respond to critical incidents 24/7/365.
• Core working hours: Monday–Friday, 6 AM to 6 PM .

Compensation and Benefits:

· $150,000 - $200,000 Dependent on experience

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave as required by law, and Holidays.

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