SOC Technical Operations Manager

Govcio LLC•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring for a SOC Technical Operations Manager to support the US Courts in Washington, DC. This role combines workforce development leadership with project management practices to ensure cybersecurity staff meet federal qualification standards, remain proficient in evolving Government tools, and are prepared to defend against emerging cyber threats. The Cyber Workforce Development Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing cybersecurity workforce capability initiatives while ensuring operational readiness of the Security Operations Center (SOC).

Requirements

Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)
Active CISSP certification
Experience managing project timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and risk mitigation in cybersecurity environments
Ability to standardize workforce roles and career progression using NICE cybersecurity workforce standards
Experience conducting workforce capability assessments and developing training plans to address operational deficiencies
Ability to develop clear operational guides, SOPs, and training documentation supporting SOC operations
Ability to define and track operational readiness metrics demonstrating workforce capability and SOC effectiveness
Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance

Nice To Haves

PMP certification

Responsibilities

Coordinates workforce planning, training initiatives, operational documentation, and stakeholder engagement while managing schedules, risks, resources, and deliverables aligned with contract objectives
Develop and manage the Cyber Workforce Development Plan while aligning staffing capabilities with contract objectives and cybersecurity operational needs
Map staff capabilities to the NICE Framework and forecast future staffing requirements based on evolving technologies and operational demands
Plan, manage, and oversee workforce development initiatives as structured projects
Establish project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria while ensuring work is executed according to schedule and contract requirements
Oversee the development and execution of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) training programs
Coordinate training initiatives to address capability gaps identified through operational reviews, performance assessments, or After Action Reviews (AARs)
Ensure contract personnel maintain proficiency in Government-provided tools such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms
Track training schedules, monitor certification progress, and coordinate onboarding for new tools introduced into the environment
Manage the technical onboarding and offboarding of contract personnel, ensuring all staff complete required federal training, maintain credentials, and receive proper access to operational systems
Support quality assurance activities across SOC operations and assist with mentoring analysts and visiting court personnel on operational processes and SOC workflows
Serve as the primary coordination point with Government leadership and contract stakeholders
Provide regular updates on workforce readiness, project progress, staffing risks, and operational performance metrics
Identify workforce capability risks, training gaps, and operational challenges that could impact mission performance
Develop mitigation plans and coordinate corrective actions to maintain operational readiness