IT Branch Manager - Security Operations #177

United States Senate Sergeant at Arms; Washington (District of Columbia); Ibrido; USD 190.000 - 195.000; Tempo pieno

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The United States Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Cybersecurity Branch Manager – Operations to lead 20–40 cybersecurity professionals across CSOC, Incident Response, and Threat Hunt functions. You will report to the Deputy CISO and ensure 24/7 detection coverage, incident response operations, and maturation of threat-hunting programs to protect critical legislative information.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance and be prepared for a hybrid work schedule

Mansioni

• Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage and develop a team of 20–40 CSOC, Incident Response, and Threat Hunt professionals.
• Security Operations Oversight: Own 24/7 CSOC operations, detection coverage, alert triage, and escalation processes.
• Incident Response Management: Lead the organization’s response to significant security incidents.

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Target Hiring Range: $190,000-$195,000

Department: Chief Information Officer

Posting Date Range: 10/22/2026-11/20/2026

Pay Grade Range: $156563-$204402

Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Location Status: Hybrid

Hybrid Schedule: 2-3 days per week onsite.

All remote or hybrid work arrangements must be performed from within the continental United States, subject to Sergeant at Arms approval.

The Senate Sergeant at Arms does not pay for relocation expenses.

This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The Target Hiring Range for this position is: $190,000-$195,000

At the SAA, we are committed to excellence in safeguarding our nation’s legislative processes. As part of our dedicated cybersecurity team, you’ll play a crucial role in strengthening our cybersecurity posture, ensuring the integrity and resilience of the systems and information pivotal to our democracy. Join us in our mission to blend people, processes, and technology into a cutting-edge, continuous risk-reduction framework that is not only flexible and innovative, but significantly impactful.

Role Overview

The Cybersecurity Branch Manager – Operations leads a team of 20–40 cybersecurity professionals spanning the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), Incident Response, and Threat Hunt functions. Reporting to the Deputy CISO, this role carries direct accountability for 24/7 detection and monitoring coverage, incident response operations, and the maturity and direction of the organization’s threat hunt program. This is a practitioner-leader role. The ideal candidate brings hands-on technical depth earned in SOC or IR environments and has grown into a leader capable of setting strategy, developing talent, and driving operational excellence across multiple teams. You will partner closely with the Deputy CISO and peer leaders across the SAA to align security operations with the organization’s broader risk management mission — protecting the systems and information central to the U.S. legislative process. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: Directly manage and develop a team of 20–40 CSOC, Incident Response, and Threat Hunt professionals. Set performance expectations, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and build the bench strength needed to sustain operational excellence.
• Security Operations Oversight: Own 24/7 CSOC operations, ensuring detection coverage, alert triage, and escalation processes are effective, well documented, and continuously refined against an evolving threat landscape.
• Incident Response Management: Lead the organization’s response to significant security incidents — from initial