Security Operations Lead

Position Overview

Leads Security Operations Center (SOC) functions including monitoring, detection, response, and security engineering integration.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead SOC operations including monitoring, detection, and response

· Oversee SIEM, EDR, SOAR platforms and tuning

· Develop detection rules and analytics based on threat intelligence

· Lead vulnerability and asset management activities

· Provide situational awareness reporting and dashboards

· Coordinate with incident response and threat intelligence teams

· Ensure SOC processes align with federal standards

· Optimize detection and response capabilities

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in IT, cybersecurity, or related field

· 10+ years cybersecurity experience

· 5+ years SOC leadership experience

· CISSP-ISSMP or CISSP-ISSAP required

· CNSE is preferred

· Experience with SIEM, EDR, SOAR platforms

· Strong understanding of adversary TTPs

· Experience in federal cybersecurity environments

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting federal cybersecurity programs of similar size and complexity
- Experience with enterprise-scale environments and cross-functional teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive stakeholders
- Experience supporting audits, compliance, and federal reporting

Clearance Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen; Public Trust or higher clearance required.

Work Environment

Hybrid role based in Alexandria, VA. Initial 30 days onsite, followed by 2–3 days onsite per week.

Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• management/lead: 5 years (Required)
• Security Operations: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CISSP-ISSAP (Preferred)
• CISSP-ISSMP (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Alexandria, VA 22308