Motion Recruitment
My client, a growing cyber security consulting firm, is looking for a seasoned SOC Manager to 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.)
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Contract
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Staffing and Recruiting