Leidos Hiring for SOC Operation Manager Job at Fairmont, WV Full Time

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Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a SOC Operations Manager to manage a 24x7x365 team of security professionals to monitor, detect, respond, and remediate threats facing our customer’s geographically-dispersed constituents. This team is predominately located in Fairmont, WV, and has small presence in Boulder, CO.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Manage a team of approximately 20 cyber security professionals to include analysts, incident responders, and security tool engineers. The team includes team leads, junior, mid, and senior level resources to be utilized for operational and project-based functions.
• Serve as the overall Point of Contact and final escalation point for the SOC. Frequent direct interface with federal staff counterpart to advise and coordinate operational activities to include notable threats, active incidents, and situation awareness. As well as coordinate/communicate with senior Leidos leadership on notable operational and programmatic issues.
• Act as incident commander during high severity incidents, if necessary.
• Operate autonomously to further investigate and escalate in accordance with protocols and contractual SLAs. Uphold and enforce established processes.
• Report SOC related metrics as defined and required within contract
• Responsible for managerial responsibilities such as staffing, performance assessment, career path planning, training, and coaching/mentoring for all SOC team members
• Identify SOC capability enhancement ideas for continuous improvement. Prioritize and assign resources to support enhancement projects and special requests.
• Work with subject matter experts across the program to transform the maturity of the SOC to an industry-leading organization.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior SOC management or supervisory experience in a 24×7 environment to manage personnel effectively
• Knowledgeable on multiple technology and system types (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS)
• Must be US Citizen. Must have an active Top Secret Clearance (active Secret with Interim TS acceptable).
• Identify process improvement and technology opportunities for increased innovation, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.
• Prior experience as a change agent to implement cultural and operational changes
• BS and 10 years’ experience with 5 years of management/project experience.
• CEH, GCIH, or equivalent certifications or higher

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SOC Analyst and Incident Response Experience
• Prior experience working alongside significant technology refresh and insertion projects

WORK LOCATION

• Fairmont, WV

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