SOC Manager [JOB ID: 20250625] (Washington) - Now Hiring
Phoenix Cyberis looking for a SOC Manager to join our client delivery team. This position is onsite at the client location in the Washington, DC area with the possibility of remote work. This position is normal business hours between 0700 and 1800 ET Monday through Friday. Travel outside of the Washington, DC area is not anticipated. Responsibilities:
- Manages SOC staff to perform monitoring, threat hunting, analysis, resolution, and reporting of security incidents and vulnerabilities across all IT Infrastructure systems and applications.
- Direct and optimize SOC operations, ensuring robust 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring.
- Oversee and coordinate rapid and effective responses to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for threat intelligence sharing.
- Continuously update and test the incident response plan to ensure preparedness for emerging cyber threats.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related technology field from an accredited college or university.
- 10 years’ experience in a lead role managing major data center or IT Security Operations Center supporting a broad range of IT capabilities.
- Experience using IT tools (Microsoft Sentinel and M365 Defender preferred) to monitor security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Experience performing threat hunting across complex IT architectures.
- Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated experience working independently to resolve complex issues.
- Relevant industry certifications, including, but not limited to GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) or other relevant certifications.
- Ability to pass a Government background investigation.
Phoenix Cyber is a national provider of cybersecurity engineering services, operations services, sustainment services and managed security services to organizations determined to strengthen their security posture and enhance the processes and technology used by their security operations team. Phoenix Cyberis an equal opportunity employer and complies with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), all amendments to these regulations, and applicable executive orders, federal, and state regulations. Applicants are considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status. Phoenix Cyberparticipates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, go to #J-18808-Ljbffr Phoenix Cyberis looking for a SOC Manager to join our client delivery team. This position is onsite at the client location in the Washington, DC area with the possibility of remote work. This position is normal business hours between 0700 and 1800 ET Monday through Friday. Travel outside of the Washington, DC area is not anticipated. Responsibilities:
- Manages SOC staff to perform monitoring, threat hunting, analysis, resolution, and reporting of security incidents and vulnerabilities across all IT Infrastructure systems and applications.
- Direct and optimize SOC operations, ensuring robust 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring.
- Oversee and coordinate rapid and effective responses to security incidents, including containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for threat intelligence sharing.
- Continuously update and test the incident response plan to ensure preparedness for emerging cyber threats.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related technology field from an accredited college or university.
- 10 years’ experience in a lead role managing major data center or IT Security Operations Center supporting a broad range of IT capabilities.
- Experience using IT tools (Microsoft Sentinel and M365 Defender preferred) to monitor security incidents and vulnerabilities.
- Experience performing threat hunting across complex IT architectures.
- Ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated experience working independently to resolve complex issues.
- Relevant industry certifications, including, but not limited to GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Detection Analyst (GCDA), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), EC-Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) or other relevant certifications.
- Ability to pass a Government background investigation.
Phoenix Cyber is a national provider of cybersecurity engineering services, operations services, sustainment services and managed security services to organizations determined to strengthen their security posture and enhance the processes and technology used by their security operations team. Phoenix Cyberis an equal opportunity employer and complies with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), all amendments to these regulations, and applicable executive orders, federal, and state regulations. Applicants are considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status. Phoenix Cyberparticipates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly-hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, go to #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply Job! Apply to this Job