Security Operations CEnter

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.

We are seeking a highly skilled Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and management of enterprise-scale SOC operations. The SOC Project Manager will oversee the integration, optimization, and execution of both on-premises and cloud-based SOC environments, ensuring high-performing cybersecurity operations that align with mission objectives and industry best practices.

This role requires a strong technical foundation in cybersecurity operations, hands-on experience managing SOC environments, and demonstrated leadership in incident response, detection, and recovery activities at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and operational oversight of SOC personnel, systems, and processes.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance SOC efficiency, scalability, and responsiveness across hybrid infrastructures (on-premises and cloud).
• Coordinate incident response, threat detection, and remediation activities consistent with the five functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover.
• Ensure proper escalation, communication, and documentation of cybersecurity incidents, maintaining alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics, SLAs, and KPIs to ensure effective SOC operations and continuous service improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership, IT, and security teams to align SOC objectives with enterprise cybersecurity strategy.
• Oversee staffing, training, and workforce development to maintain a highly skilled and responsive SOC team.
• Conduct regular assessments of SOC tools, workflows, and technologies to identify opportunities for modernization, automation, and efficiency gains.
• Support audit, compliance, and reporting activities related to cybersecurity operations and incident management.

Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of experience managing or running a Security Operations Center (SOC), with preference for candidates who have led a combined on-premises/cloud SOC environment.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cybersecurity incident response supporting one or more enterprise environments with 50,000+ endpoints.
• Direct experience performing all five NIST Cybersecurity Framework functions (Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Program Management, or related discipline.
• Experience managing SOC operations supporting federal or large-scale enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with modern SOC frameworks and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms.
• Hands-on experience integrating multi-cloud monitoring and response (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Strong background in SOC operations, SIEM technologies, intrusion detection/prevention, and incident handling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-performance cybersecurity teams in dynamic, mission-critical environments.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to brief senior executives and stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to lead SOC modernization efforts, integrate automation, and leverage cloud-native security tools.
• Active security clearance- Public Trust.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting programs with federal compliance and audit requirements.
• ITIL or project management certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading contract performance under multi-task or indefinite-delivery environments.