Senior SOC Leader & Deputy Program Manager

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a senior SOC leader to oversee security operations, incident response, and continuous monitoring across enterprise networks, cloud environments, and applications. You will ensure DoD RMF compliance, coordinate with government leadership, and drive process improvement.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, DoD 8140 alignment, and a track record of building high-performing cyber defense teams capable of maturing SOC capabilities in complex government environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 10 years of progressively responsible cybersecurity operations/leadership experience or equivalent
• Experience leading an enterprise SOC or cyber defense team
• Experience directing cyber incident response in large, complex environments
• Experience building and developing technical teams for cyber operations
• Experience developing SOC operating procedures, incident response playbooks, workflows, and metrics
• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity operations, SIEM, EDR, network monitoring, and vulnerability management
• Ability to communicate risks and status to senior Government leadership and executives
• Active Secret Security Clearance and ability to maintain it
• DoD 8140 certification requirements alignment
• Experience with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 511 – Advanced

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational management of the SOC
• Mentor and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team
• Direct enterprise cyber incident response activities and reporting
• Interface with Government leadership on operational status and threats
• Develop and improve SOC procedures, playbooks, workflows, and training
• Establish priorities and metrics to improve SOC effectiveness
• Coordinate cyber defense across Government, contractors, and external providers
• Oversee continuous monitoring of networks, endpoints, clouds, apps, and tools
• Provide recommendations to reduce cyber risk and improve defenses
• Ensure SOC operations comply with DoD policies and RMF guidance
• Support assessments, planning, and process improvement
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
• Support Leidos program as Deputy Program Manager and act as Program Manager when needed

Skills

SOC Leadership

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Mgmt

SIEM Technologies

EDR

Network Monitoring

Operational Workflows

Cyber Incident Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field

Job description

Leidos seeks a senior SOC leader to oversee security operations, incident response, and continuous monitoring across enterprise networks, cloud environments, and applications. You will ensure DoD RMF compliance, coordinate with government leadership, and drive process improvement.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, DoD 8140 alignment, and a track record of building high-performing cyber defense teams capable of maturing SOC capabilities in complex government environments.