SOC Chief (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

SOC Chief (Cybersecurity): Directing security monitoring and incident response coordination for federal cybersecurity compliance with an accent on risk management and operational reporting. Focus on leading response efforts as incident commander and utilizing MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain for threat hunting and detection improvement.

Location: Onsite in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. Must be able to work in government controlled secure facilities.

Company

A veteran-owned small business providing top-tier security and technology services to federal customers.

What you will do

• Oversee SOC operations and coordinate all activities within the SOC task area.
• Serve as the primary incident commander for cybersecurity incidents.
• Manage project schedules, risk registers, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead information security gap analysis and operational decision-making.
• Use MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain for hunt planning, incident analysis, and detection improvement.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with OIS federal personnel.

Requirements

• Top Secret/SCI Clearance (Final) required.
• 7–10 years of experience in SOC operations and incident response.
• Experience in SOC management and serving as an incident response commander.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in applying MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain to alert triage and threat hunting.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIA, GCIH, or comparable.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical premiums.
• 401k program with 100% company match on the first 4%.
• 3 weeks of PTO starting plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• Monthly reimbursement for cell phone and home internet costs.
• Investment in professional training and certifications to deepen technical skills.
• Company-wide new business incentive programs.