Security Operations Center Program Manager

Evans & Chambers; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Evans & Chambers Technology is seeking a Security Operations Center Program Manager to join our team in a high‑stakes defense environment. The role focuses on overseeing intrusion monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence within a 24/7 SOC, coordinating with government personnel and contractors.

Required clearance is TS/SCI with CI poly. The candidate will manage complex IT security contracts, supervise staff, and ensure deadlines and budgets are met in a dynamic setting at Fort

Qualifications

• Degree in a related discipline is preferred.
• Minimum years of information systems experience met.
• Significant information security and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily SOC operations in a 24/7 environment.
• Coordinate intrusion monitoring, triage, and incident handling.
• Escalate and communicate events to government personnel and contractors.
• Gather and report current threat intelligence data.
• Contain, eradicate, recover, and analyze incident events.

Skills

IT security

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Contract management liaison

Team leadership

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering/Business

Tools

CISSP

Job description

Security Operations Center Program Manager

ID: 10000263

Department: Information Technology

Evans & Chambers Technology is seeking a highly motivated Security Operations Center Program Manager to join our team! Evans & Chambers partners with the US national defense community to create fully integrated, resilient, and innovative digital solutions that enable them to make smart decisions in real‑time. We work with our customers on everything from conquering their data to improving and safeguarding IT infrastructure. Our ultimate goal is to enhance our nation’s ability to identify, address, and act – no matter what challenges arise.

Clearance: TS/SCI with CI poly required

Location: Fort Meade, MD (Onsite)

The SOC Program Manager oversees daily operations including intrusion monitoring, triage analysis, escalation/communication of events, gathering and reporting on current threat intelligence data, carrying out ‘first responder’ responsibilities associated with security incidents, and containing, eradicating, recovering and analyzing incident events within a 24/7 operation.

Essential Duties:

• Understand IT systems security architecture and testing, as well as privacy related risks and controls.
• Serve as the authorized interface with the Contracting Officer, Oversight Manager, Technical Monitors, and other Government personnel and contractors.
• Manage a complex, multi‑task information technology security and privacy contract.
• Formulate and enforce work standards, assign contractor work schedules, and review all work products and services.
• Supervise contractor personnel, and communicate policies, purposes, and goals of the organization to subordinates.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work managing multiple tasks in a highly-complex, dynamic environment.
• Analyze metrics to improve overall effectiveness.
• Ensure deadlines and budget commitments are met.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related discipline is preferred.
• At least five (5) years of general information systems experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience related to information security.
• Seven (7) years of project management experience.
• CISSP or equivalent certification highly preferred.

All employment opportunities are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status or any other basis protected by law.