Key ResponsibilitiesProvide overall leadership and management of a 24/7 Security Operations CenterDirect incident detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery activities in accordance with federal incident response requirementsEnsure compliance with FISMA and applicable NIST frameworksDevelop, implement, and mature SOC strategies incorporating AI-enabled monitoring, ML-based analytics, and automation technologiesOversee integration and operational use of cyber threat intelligence feeds and information sharing sourcesLead vulnerability management, risk mitigation, and continuous monitoring initiativesDrive AI-assisted threat hunting, predictive analytics, and SOC tool orchestration effortsCoordinate with internal IT, security engineering, and external stakeholders to support enterprise security objectivesPrepare and deliver timely incident reports, metrics, and executive-level briefings to senior leadershipSupport Zero Trust Architecture initiatives and continuous SOC capability improvementsMentor and manage SOC personnel, ensuring operational excellence and professional developmentRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical fieldMinimum of 12 years of IT and/or cybersecurity experience, including:At least 5 years supporting or managing 24/7 SOC operationsAt least 2 years implementing or operating AI/ML-enabled cybersecurity tools, platforms, or Zero Trust Architecture solutionsStrong knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and continuous monitoring. The SOC Manager leads modernization and innovation initiatives by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), automation, and advanced analytics to enhance threat detection, response efficiency, and enterprise risk reduction.