Job Description

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking a SOC Project Manager to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Duties:

• Lead and manage day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, and escalation
• Oversee SOC teams in hybrid on-premises/cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement SOC policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with federal cybersecurity standards and organizational objectives
• Coordinate incident response efforts for large-scale environments with 50,000+ endpoints, ensuring timely detection, mitigation, and reporting of security incidents
• Apply all five components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
• Provide guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts and other cybersecurity staff
• Collaborate with IT, cloud, and security teams to integrate SOC capabilities with enterprise security architecture
• Generate reports and briefings for leadership on SOC performance, incident trends, and risk posture
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC to enhance detection, response, and recovery capabilities

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response within large-scale environments; 50,000+ endpoints
• 3+ years of experience running a SOC, preferably with exposure to combined on-premises/cloud SOC operations
• Hands-on knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring SOC analysts
• Ability to develop and implement SOC policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams to support incident response and cybersecurity operations

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $105.00 and $125.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.

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