Security Operations Center Manager

asmexternalcareersite; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead the strategic direction and daily operations of our cybersecurity defenses.

You will oversee a team of security analysts and engineers responsible for continuous monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats and incidents, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems including those handling sensitive and classified data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Cybersecurity or CS.
• 5–7 years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in SOC leadership.
• Active TS clearance and SCI-eligible.
• CISSP certification required; GIAC/CISM acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for all SOC activities with 24/7 readiness.
• Escalate and manage incident response lifecycle from detection to resolution.
• Mentor and develop security analysts and engineers.
• Develop and mature SOC strategies, processes, and technologies.
• Deliver executive-level reports on SOC performance and threats.

Skills

SIEM

EDR

Incident response

Network security

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Job description

Overview

ASM Research is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead both the strategic direction and daily operational effectiveness of our organization's cybersecurity defenses. This individual will oversee a team of security analysts and engineers responsible for the continuous monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cyber threats and incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information systems — including those processing sensitive and classified data.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for all SOC activities, ensuring 24/7 readiness and effectiveness of monitoring, detection, and response functions.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for the incident response lifecycle, managing incidents from initial detection through resolution and post-incident review.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of security analysts and engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Develop and mature SOC strategies, processes, and technologies to strengthen the organization's security posture over time.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level reports on SOC performance, metrics, and emerging threat trends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, engineering, compliance, leadership) to align security initiatives with business and mission objectives.
• Ensure strict adherence to government and agency-specific policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain a paramount focus on protecting the integrity and confidentiality of organizational assets, including systems handling sensitive and classified data.

Required Qualifications

• Education:Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline).
• Experience:Minimum of 5–7 years of cybersecurity experience, including at least 5 years in a SOC leadership capacity.
• Certifications:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) required. Other relevant certifications (CISM, GCIH, or other GIAC certifications) will also be considered.
• Clearance:Active TS clearance, SCI-eligible.
• Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of SIEM and EDR platforms
• Strong grounding in incident response methodologies
• Thorough understanding of network architectures and security controls

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.