- Security Operations and Incident Response: Serve as the primary point of contact for Managed Security Service monitoring and alerts. Provide 24x7 monitoring and incident response capabilities, including call escalation procedures and audit log monitoring.
- SOP Development and Training: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for monitoring and analysis tasks. Ensure all incoming staff are adequately trained in the execution of these SOPs.
- Threat Intelligence and Reporting: Monitor threat intelligence reports, alerts, and advisories. Provide recommended actions based on intelligence received. Accurately track, manage, and record incident response activities in accordance with current federal guidelines.
- SIEM and SOAR Management: Collect, store, and analyze security logs. Create and maintain SIEM dashboards per OMB M Lead efforts to create SOAR capabilities to augment the SOC's skills for more effective incident detection and response.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in IT security operations, with a strong emphasis on SOC management.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
- Certifications:Must possess at least one of the following certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent.
- Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Skills:
- Expertise in cybersecurity products, network, and endpoint security.
- Proficiency in Splunk's SIEM and event aggregation tool.
- Experience with SOAR platforms and capabilities.
- Knowledge of federal cybersecurity guidelines, including FISMA and OMB mandates.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with team members, stakeholders, and external entities effectively.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of security professionals.
- Innovation: A forward-thinking approach to cybersecurity, with an eye on emerging technologies and trends in the field.
- Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching
- Generous vacation and sick leave plan
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Security Operations Center Manager - Fairfax, United States - SPN Solutions Inc
Description
Job Title
Security Operations Center Manager
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Information Technology
Location
FAIRFAX - , VA 22030 US (Primary)
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Travel
Job Description
Position: Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager
Place of Performance: Fairfax, VA (with flexible remote options)
Company Overview: SPN Solutions Inc. is a provider of IT security services and solutions to government and corporate clients. Our mission is to protect our clients' information assets and IT infrastructures from cyber threats through innovative and cutting-edge security practices. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to join our team in supporting one of our Federal Government Client's IT security operations.
Position Description:
The SOC Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the centralized coordination unit of the clients IT security operations, focusing on the security principle of people, processes, and technology to manage cybersecurity threats and incidents. This position requires a strategic leader capable of real-time monitoring, detection, analysis, and isolation of incidents on the clients' network. The successful candidate will manage the agency's cybersecurity products, networks, end-user devices, and both egress and ingress connections to agency systems.
Key Responsibilities:
This position is based in Fairfax, VA, with some flexibility for remote work. The candidate must be willing to work onsite as required and participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation schedule for incident response.
About SPN Solutions:
SPN Solutions is an 8A Certified (SBA) Small Business that provides IT enterprise solutions, manages large-scale, mission-critical IT programs, and provides mission support services to customers in the Defense, Federal Civilian Government and Commercial sectors. Our values are the standards that inform and inspire all our activities and distinguish us as a corporation. At SPN, we have a corporate culture which fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers. We demonstrate these core principles daily through our corporate Values and culture. Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans available for you and your family