CSOC Program Manager - Cybersecurity Strategy & IR

A-TEK Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Professional development

Job summary

A-TEK, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Program Manager. The role leads the SOC strategy, risk management, and security policies to protect federal data and IT infrastructure.

The position is on-site in Rockville, MD and requires US citizenship. The CSOC PM will collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance, guiding incident response and security training while aligning with federal directives and NIST/ISO/CIS frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience overseeing the CSOC security function and controls.
• CISSP certification is required.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO, and CIS frameworks.
• Networking concepts: TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, firewalls.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with HHS or HHS-affiliated agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the strategic SOC vision with measurable performance goals.
• Coordinate SOC program task orders and operational activities.
• Manage scope, schedule, and resources for SOC projects.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with agency objectives.
• Identify and mitigate cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities.
• Establish security policies, standards, and procedures; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead incident response planning and execution.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training across the organization.
• Oversee security architecture and technology selection and deployment.
• Regularly report security posture to executives and stakeholders.
• Continuously monitor threats and drive improvements in security posture.

Skills

CSOC experience

Security frameworks

Networking basics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Business, or related field

CISSP certification

PMP certification

Tools

Firewalls

IDS

Encryption tools

Security monitoring tools

Job description

A-TEK, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) Program Manager. The role leads the SOC strategy, risk management, and security policies to protect federal data and IT infrastructure.

The position is on-site in Rockville, MD and requires US citizenship. The CSOC PM will collaborate with IT, legal, and compliance, guiding incident response and security training while aligning with federal directives and NIST/ISO/CIS frameworks.