SOC Manager

Peraton

66d • $80,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a SOC Manager for the Department of Defense (DoD). The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and operation of the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring the effective detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity incidents. This role includes leading and managing a team of SOC analysts, developing and maintaining SOC procedures, and overseeing continuous monitoring of security systems and networks.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Clearance Requirement: Top Secret.
• CompTIA Security+.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Nice To Haves

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).
• GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC).
• CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+).
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• AWS Certified Security – Specialty or Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.
• Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Cert or MITRE ATT&CK™ Defender (MAD).
• Demonstrates specialized knowledge in threat intelligence analysis and mapping frameworks.
• Advanced Threat Intelligence Knowledge.
• Automation and Scripting Skills.
• Strategic Thinking and Risk Management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with Federal and DoD Systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring effective execution of cybersecurity monitoring, detection, response, and reporting activities.
• Lead and manage a team of SOC analysts, providing guidance, mentorship, and support on incident detection, triage, escalation, and mitigation processes.
• Monitor and analyze cybersecurity events to identify anomalies, threats, and potential compromises using security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and EDR solutions.
• Manage and coordinate incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and recovery, while ensuring proper documentation of actions.
• Develop, review, and maintain SOC standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and runbooks to streamline incident response and escalation processes.
• Oversee continuous monitoring of networks, systems, and endpoints to identify and respond to security alerts in a timely manner.
• Evaluate security posture by analyzing threat intelligence, attack patterns, and system vulnerabilities to identify and mitigate weak points.
• Ensure timely reporting of all SOC-related events, incidents, and threat intelligence findings to government leadership and stakeholders.
• Conduct SOC team training to improve response techniques, threat-hunting abilities, and awareness of emerging cyber threats.
• Lead post-incident reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of the SOC response and integrate improvements into future operations.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $128,000.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees