Lead SecOps Engineer - Cloud Sec Spec 3

Softthink Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Softthink Solutions is seeking a Lead SecOps Engineer (Cloud Sec Spec 3) to design, build, and operationalize the SBA Google SecOps Enterprise Plus environment in Washington, DC. The role oversees SIEM/SOAR architecture, data ingestion pipelines, threat-intelligence integration, and FedRAMP High compliance.

You will lead enterprise-scale security modernization, integrate telemetry across Azure, AWS, and on-prem, and guide the team through Initiate, Build, Detect, and Transition phases.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, SIEM/SOAR, or enterprise security operations.
• Experience with Google SecOps, BigQuery UDM, and cloud-native security platforms.
• Experience integrating multi-cloud telemetry (Azure, AWS, on-prem).
• Experience leading enterprise-scale security modernization projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Google SecOps Enterprise Plus tenant.
• Architect ingestion pipelines from Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, AWS GovCloud, and on-prem logs.
• Validate parser coverage across 700+ log types.
• Oversee deployment of detections, UEBA, and investigation workflows.
• Direct integration of Zero Trust and IAM telemetry (Okta, Entra).
• Ensure alignment with insider-threat and privileged-access monitoring requirements.

Skills

Cloud security engineering

SIEM/SOAR architecture

Google SecOps

BigQuery UDM

Multi-cloud telemetry

Enterprise security modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IS

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lead SecOps Engineer (Cloud Sec Spec 3)

Location: Washington, DC
Work Authorization: US Citizen

Role Summary

The Lead SecOps Engineer serves as the senior technical lead responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing the SBA Google SecOps Enterprise Plus environment. This role oversees SIEM/SOAR architecture, data ingestion pipelines, threat‑intelligence integration, and ensures the platform meets FedRAMP High security and operational requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of the Google SecOps Enterprise Plus tenant.
• Architect ingestion pipelines from Microsoft Sentinel, Entra ID, AWS GovCloud, and on‑premises log sources.
• Validate parser coverage across 700+ supported log types.
• Oversee deployment of curated detections, UEBA, and Gemini-assisted investigation workflows.
• Direct integration of Zero Trust and IAM telemetry (Okta, Entra).
• Ensure platform alignment with SBA insider‑threat and privileged‑access monitoring requirements.
• Provide senior‑level guidance across all phases: Initiate & Design, Build & Integrate, Detect & Tune, Operationalize & Transition.
• Support runbook development, training, and transition to steady‑state operations.

Professional Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience in cloud security engineering, SIEM/SOAR architecture, or enterprise security operations.
• Extensive experience with Google SecOps, BigQuery UDM, and cloud-native security platforms.
• Experience integrating multi‑cloud telemetry (Azure, AWS, on‑prem).
• Experience leading enterprise‑scale security modernization projects.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Certifications

• Industry certifications such as Google Cybersecurity Professional, CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, or equivalent.