SOC Operations Manager

Agile Defense, LLC
United States, Virginia, Ashburn
Mar 25, 2025
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That's why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next. Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility-leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation's vital interests. Requisition #817 Job Title: SOC Operations Manager \| Exempt Location: Washington, D.C. Clearance Level: Active DoD - Top Secret Required Certification(s): * Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. * Active CISSP or CISM Certifications. SUMMARY We are seeking a highly technical, hands-on SOC Manager with advanced skillsets in cyber security, to develop and operate cyber security capabilities for a variety of federal customers. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Skills and experience in Operations Management, Security Event Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Hunt, Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred) are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting a 24x7x365 SOC environment as an analyst or engineer, experience as a technical team lead within the SOC, and operations management experience. A solid understanding of cyberthreatsand information security in the domains of TTP's, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. The ideal candidate is a highly technical, hands-on position with advanced skillsets in cybersecurity. They thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy leading a diverse pool of cybersecurity professionals, and have a passion for helping customers maintain and mature their security posture. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, and with demonstrated leadership capabilities. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Conduct quality assurance reviews of all SOC activities through reviewing of metrics and case analysis * Serve as a technical Cyber SME, onsite task lead, and primary point of contact for customer. * Maintain a 24x7 shift schedule and minimum-manning requirements. * Lead efforts Planning, organization, scheduling and progress reporting of various projects. * Construct and optimize operational workflows for various functional teams across multiple shifts. * Develop, collect, analyze security operational metrics to optimize SOC performance and minimize organizational risk. * Research, evaluate, recommend, and design new security technologies and supporting infrastructure. * Develop technical cyber security solutions in response to customer requests or in support of proposal solution development. SUPERVISORY DUTIES * Lead and manage a team of security analysts, engineers, and incident responders in a 24/7 environment. Set performance expectations, provide mentorship, and conduct regular performance reviews to develop team members. Ensure proper coverage across shifts and manage staffing requirements to maintain operational efficiency. QUALIFICATIONS Required Certifications * Active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. * Active CISSP or CISM Certifications. Education, Background, and Years of Experience * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Required Skills * Active Top Secret Clearance, with SCI eligibility. * At least 7 years of experience ina cyber network defense environment performing analysis and engineer functions and 2 years of experience as a team lead or operations management. * Manage a SOC Program to provide cyber defense capabilities to a federal entity provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense support through security event monitoring, advanced analytics and response, vulnerability assessment, and cyber intelligence activities in support of the SOC operational mission. * Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor security professionals. * Demonstrated capabilities to analyze highly complex cybersecurity issues, recommend plans of action for Contractor and Government staff, and manage Contractor teams supporting resolution of these issues. * Strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, triage, investigation, and incident response efforts * Previous hands-on experience with a Security Information and Event Monitoring (SIEM) platforms and log management systems that perform log collection, analysis, correlation, and alerting (preferably within Splunk or Qradar). * Prior experience and ability to with analyzing information technology security events to discern events that qualify as a legitimate security incident as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response. * Existing Subject Matter Expertise of Advanced Persistent Threator Emerging Threats. * Strong proficiency in report writing and briefing senior management. * Excellent organizational and attention to details in tracking activities within various Security Operation workflows. * A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g. Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding of Windows Active Directory is also required, and a working knowledge of network communications and routing protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, ICMP, BGP, MPLS, etc.) and common internet applications and standards (e.g. SMTP, DNS, DHCP, SQL, HTTP, HTTPS, etc.). * Experience with the identification and implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls for deployment and implementation in the enterprise network environment. * Ability to work on-call during critical incidents or to support coverage requirements (including weekends and holidays when required). * Strong documentation and written communication skills with technical report writing experience. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions * Onsite 3 times a week in D.C. Strength Demands * Light - 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls. Physical Requirements * Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl; See; Push or Pull; Climb (stairs, ladders) or Balance (ascend / descend, work atop, traverse). Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are. We also believe in supporting our employees by offering a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. To explore the benefits we offer, please visit our website under the Careers section. Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do. Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated. Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support. Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task. Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges. Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Apply for this job