SOC Manager

Description

• Quantum Sky is searching for a SOC Manager to lead and advance the SOC of our Federal client! The selected candidate will be an enthusiastic change agent who is eager to drive improvements and innovation.

• Responsibilities:

• Serve as the foremost technical authority and point of escalation regarding monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response

• Be the primary technical leader and change agent for the planning and execution of continual improvement initiatives including but not limited to: knowledge management, documentation, automation, tuning, lessons learned, QA/QC, and metrics

• Ensure a full library of Plans, SOPs, and playbooks exists for all SOC functions

• Create and implement a training plan to ensure all Analysts on your team have superior levels of knowledge and experience to triage and investigate all types of alerts

• Maintain constant awareness of the security posture of the organization versus internal and external threats, notifying stakeholders of changes, trends, and immediate threats or vulnerabilities; make recommendations to more effectively monitor, defend, and continuously improve the security posture of the organization

• Define, document, execute, measure, monitor, and improve SOC processes, paying special attention to integration points with other internal and external teams

• Write and publish after-action reviews; ensure lessons learned result in action items that are resolved and closed in a timely manner

• Build and implement a robust Cyber Threat Hunting program

• Correlate and contextualize Cyber Threat Intelligence; identify actionable indicators of compromise; disseminate and make recommendations to senior leadership regarding courses of action

• Plan and execute test exercises; recommend modifications or adjustments based on results

• Author, brief, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly status reports and other deliverables as required

• Remain abreast of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Required:

• Bachelor's degree (or an additional 4 years of related experience)

• At least one advanced cybersecurity certification is required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC/SANS, etc)

• Minimum five (5) years of SOC experience in a Tier 3, Shift Lead, SOC Lead, or similar role including:

• Advanced knowledge and experience providing technical leadership during major incidents (i.e., in an "incident commander" role)

• Advanced technical understanding of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies

• Technical understanding of the full cyber threat/attack lifestyle, including attack vectors, methods, and TTPs

• Understanding of and experience with intelligence-driven defense

• Mature understanding of industry SOC standards and best practices (e.g., OMB, NIST, US-CERT, etc.)

• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, customer service, and analytical and problem-solving skills are required

• Ability to provide steady leadership in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.

• Desired:

• Active Program Management certification OR ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

• Clearance:

• Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligibility required

• Location:

• This is a hybrid role that can be based in Washington, DC but would require travel to Columbia, SC up to one week per quarter.

About Quantum Sky

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

• The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

• At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

• Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.