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Zachary Piper Solutions

Chief SOC Analyst

Zachary Piper Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Zachary Piper Solutions Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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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