SOC Operations Manager (Secret Clearance)

ShorePoint•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ShorePoint is seeking a SOC Operations Manager (Secret Clearance) to serve as the alternate lead for enterprise SOC operations. This role ensures effective incident response, strengthens Bureau communications, and supports coordination across enterprise cybersecurity initiatives. The SOC Operations Manager position requires proven leadership in SOC management, large-scale incident response, and hybrid environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the growth, development, and culture of an exciting and fast-growing company in the cybersecurity market.

Requirements

Expertise in leading enterprise SOC operations across hybrid on-premises and cloud environments.
Strong background in cybersecurity incident response and operational reporting within large enterprise environments.
Proven ability to oversee subordinate managers and technical leads in SOC operations.
Skilled at influencing executive leadership and coordinating across organizational levels.
Familiarity with frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and enterprise SOC best practices.
Bachelor’s degree or 3+ additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
10+ years managing SOC operations and incident response for enterprise environments (50,000+ endpoints), including 5+ years leading hybrid on-premises/cloud SOCs with full NIST Cybersecurity Framework coverage.
Proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into clear, actionable tasks and processes through critical thinking.
Applicants must currently hold and maintain an active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Industry-recognized certifications.

Responsibilities

Serve as the alternate SOC project manager, ensuring seamless operational leadership when required.
Oversee SOC operations to ensure rapid and effective incident response.
Strengthen Bureau communications and coordination in support of enterprise SOC integration.
Provide strategic and operational direction through subordinate managers and technical teams.
Drive adoption of consistent incident reporting, escalation standards and operational practices.
Collaborate with SOC leadership to align objectives and enhance enterprise security posture.
Influence executive leadership and stakeholders on SOC performance and improvements.
Ensure SOC operations align with the full NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover.