Security Operations Center Manager

ECS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead and manage our SOC team for a National Security client. The ideal candidate will oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents, ensuring the safety of the organization’s networks, systems, and data. As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing security operations strategies, coordinating incident response activities, and leading a team of cybersecurity analysts. You will also be tasked with optimizing SOC processes, improving threat detection capabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Include Overseeing the incident response process. Coordinating with other teams and stakeholders. Developing and maintaining incident response plans. Conducting post-incident reviews. Required Skills Technical Skills: Proficiency in security operations, incident response, threat analysis, and cybersecurity tools such as EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Log Analysis for both on premises and cloud based environments. Leadership Experience: Experience in leading a team, managing projects, and providing technical guidance to junior team members is crucial. Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, SOC operations, and incident response techniques. Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities. Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other IT teams, stakeholders, and external partners. Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of SOC operations. Ability to make quick decisions under pressure. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field; OR Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field can be beneficial and may enhance your qualifications. Certifications CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional): Emphasizes technical and managerial knowledge and experience in designing, engineering, and managing an organization's overall security posture across a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains. GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH): Focuses on incident handling and response. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Emphasizes management and governance of information security. Certified SOC Analyst (CSA): Specifically designed for SOC roles. ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

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