Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

GD Information Technology•Austin, TX

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Director at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a SOC Director , the work you’ll do at GDIT will be essential to the mission of the customer’s cybersecurity program . You will play a crucial role in leading 24x7 security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection services that safeguard statewide systems, data, and critical infrastructure .

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 and paid time off
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.