Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

General Dynamics Information Technology•Austin, TX

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Security Operations Center (SOC) Director at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in leading 24x7 security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection services. This position is essential to the customer’s cybersecurity program, safeguarding statewide systems, data, and critical infrastructure. The role involves driving continuous improvement through innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain a unified and effective security posture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent experience
10+ years of related cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years managing or directing SOC operations
Expert knowledge of: SOC operations, SIEM/SOAR platforms, threat analysis, incident response, and security engineering fundamentals
Experience with government or regulated environments
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage high‑visibility incidents and stakeholder expectations
Prior experience managing teams of 10 or more, in a Security Operations setting
Ability to pass required background checks

Responsibilities

Lead/Manage/Support all SOC operational activities, ensuring rapid detection, triage, and response to security incidents while maintaining contractual SLAs and compliance requirements
Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership, agency stakeholders, security engineers, and incident response teams to maintain a unified, effective security posture
Drive continuous improvement of SOC processes, analyst performance, detection capabilities, and service delivery through innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making
Utilize SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, logging infrastructure, and other enterprise security technologies to enhance monitoring and incident response effectiveness

Benefits

AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave)
Full flex work week
Award-winning culture of innovation
Military-friendly workplace
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance