SOC Manager - Denton with Security Clearance

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Job description

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Technical Manager to support a federal Homeland Security customer in Denton, Texas. This position is contingent upon award Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS058, T4, Band 7 Responsibilities include: - Supervise and manage day-to-day operations within the Security Operations Center in support of the Government Customer. - Manage and conduct hands-on technical analysis as a supplement to the Incident Response and Forensics Teams during high-visibility or high-workload investigations. - Guide and mentor multiple team leads in functional areas including Cyber Engineering, Vulnerability Analysis, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Digital Forensics, Monitoring, Detection, Analysis, and Incident Response. - Suggest and implement controls for key information security gaps within the customer security stack. - Conduct and maintain detailed gap analysis of customer capabilities. - Develop and maintain risk registers articulating cybersecurity risk across the FEMA enterprise. - Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the SOC and identify areas for improvement. - Develop and maintain incident response plans and playbooks. - Lead initiatives for continuous improvements of SOC processes, tools, and technologies. - Manage relationships with third-party vendors/service providers and any other external contacts to maintain the effectiveness of delivery - Articulate daily challenges to the Government NOSC Chief to support the Security Operations' development and growth. - Regularly communicate activities and incident reports to relevant stakeholders. - Manage 24x7 operations personnel and shift coverage. Required Skills: - Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI Clearance. - Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, and 10 years of prior relevant experience. Military experience and/or training may be considered in lieu of a degree. - Active advanced cybersecurity certification(s): CISSP and PMP required. - Minimum 5 years of experience as an operations/technical lead on similar projects (operations centers considered a plus). - Minimum 7 years of experience in technical cybersecurity roles (can be concurrent with the previous). Desired Skills: - Technical (hands-on) experience with Cybersecurity Incident Handling, Malware Analysis, Security Monitoring, Cybersecurity Compliance, Cybersecurity Risk assessments, and technical procedure documentation. - Direct project and/or program management experience.• Experience effectively communicating at senior levels within a customer organization and meeting with stakeholders to formulate, review, and execute task plans and deliverable items. - Experience presenting briefings to senior customer management, customer stakeholders, and company management. - Experience managing 24x7 shift schedules. - Must have active PMP or CISSP certifications to be considered. - Experience with Cybersecurity Services Program (CSP) Audit. - Experience managing a technical team in an operational environment (SOC considered a plus). - Experience in network and cybersecurity design, engineering, and operations. - Experience with Service Desk support and operations. - Experience with NIST SP 800 series or ISO 27000 series documents for information security management and risk assessment. - Understanding of DevOps/Agile concepts and processes. Minimum Requirements TCS058, T4, Band 7 EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position $ 97,100.00 Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position $ 185,000.00

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