• SOC Manager

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Washington, DC)


    SOC Manager

     

    Washington, DC

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $80/hr - $85/hr

     

    My client a growing cyber security consulting firm is looking for a seasoned SOC Manager to lead a federal Network Security Operations Center (NSOC). This role manages 24/7/365 security operations, including incident response, threat analysis, and team oversight. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience managing Tier 1–3 analysts in a high-stakes environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Oversee daily SOC operations, including proactive threat detection and incident response

    + Lead and mentor Tier 1–3 SOC analysts to ensure SLAs and operational objectives are met

    + Develop and maintain Cyber Defense Playbooks and SOC communication protocols

    + Tune and manage SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies for optimal threat detection

    + Collaborate with the Client’s OCIO, US-CERT, and other federal cybersecurity stakeholders

    + Generate executive-level reports, shift summaries, and metrics on incidents and SOC performance

    + Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61, FISMA, and agency-specific reporting standards

    + Support threat hunting, forensic investigations, and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) integration

    Required Qualifications:

    + **Certifications:**

    + **CISSP** or **CISM**

    + **Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate**

    + **One of the following GIAC Certifications** :

    + GEIR, GCFR, GCFA, GNFA, GCIH, GX-FA, or GLIR

    + **Experience:**

    + 7+ years in Security Operations, with experience serving as Incident Response Commander or SOC lead on federal programs

    + **Core Skills:**

    + Incident response leadership & playbook development

    + SIEM/IDS/IPS tuning and optimization

    + GAP analysis and audit preparation

    + Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance (NIST, FISMA, etc.)\#LI-PF1

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Patrick Fuller

    Specialization:

    + Security Operations

    + Security Engineering

    + Cybersecurity