SOC Manager Job# JASPP0115

Location: Washington, DC

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Clearance: Attain a Public Trust

Seeking is a Lead Cybersecurity Operations team member with broad security operations experience to support a security operations center (SOC) in a Federal government agency. This role will be responsible for performing on-demand vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring and ensuring that the federal agency meets agency security standards with the proper controls in place. In addition, the role will be responsible for incident handling support for incident detection, analysis, coordination, and response. Duties will include identification of network and operating systems vulnerabilities and recommending countermeasures. Supports the deployment and integration of security tools. Analyzes and recommends resolution of information security problems based on knowledge of the major information security products and services, an understanding of their limitations, and a working knowledge of the disciplines of information security. Conducts research and develops security policies relevant to client environment and analyzes outside security information for relevance to client agency. Develops, updates, and maintains internal Standard Operating Procedures for all internally assigned functions. The individual should have strong communication skills and be willing to take initiative in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Position Responsibilities

Performing on-demand vulnerability scanning and compliance monitoring to ensure agency security standards are met
Handling support for incident detection, analysis, coordination, and response
Identification of network and operating systems vulnerabilities and recommending countermeasures
Supports the deployment and integration of security tools
Analyze and recommend solution of information security problems based on knowledge of the major information security products and services
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead and work as part of a team

Position Requirements

Minimum 8 years of IT experience, 4 years of experience in Security Operation Center in Federal government environments
Familiarity with OMB and FISMA mandates surrounding Information Security
Deep understanding of NIST Special Publications, specifically 800-61, 800-37, 800-53 and 800-137
Knowledge of security policy and technical standard development, secure infrastructure design reviews, multi-tiered trust zone structures, and complex networking through multiple level network security structures
Familiarity with common SOC tools - SIEM, Tenable, ForeScout, App Detective, DB Protect, Fortify, Hailstorm, Cisco Ironport, etc.
Excellent oral and written communication skill
Familiarity with hardening techniques for a wide range of Microsoft operating systems, databases, and software suites:
- Windows Server 2008, 2012
- Linux Red Hat Enterprise 6, 7
- Windows Desktop 7, 8
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2012, 2014
- Microsoft SharePoint 2010, 2013

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, related discipline or equivalent experience
CISM, CISSP-ISSMP, GCIH or similar industry certification preferred.

Candidates must be able to work on-site at a Federal Agency located in Washington, DC and must be able to pass a U.S Federal government background.

To apply send resume to Norris@FlexSR.com
Attn SOC Lead (Job# JASPP0114)