SOC Cyber Security Lead — 24/7 Operations

Powder River Industries LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Job summary

Powder River Industries LLC in Washington DC seeks a seasoned SOC Lead to oversee the Security Operations Center, guide analysts, and ensure around-the-clock readiness while translating complex cyber issues for stakeholders.

You will drive incident response, threat hunting, and risk analysis, collaborating with IT and engineering, shaping defense strategies, and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity with 4+ years in a leadership role within SOC.
• OSCP or equivalent certification strongly preferred; CISSP/CISM/GCIH/GCIA nice to have.
• Expertise in network defense, incident response, threat detection and security operations.
• Ability to translate technical risks for executives and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead SOC team and ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly and 24/7 readiness.
• Oversee incident response, investigations, and post-incident analyses.
• Develop and refine threat detection capabilities and data collection.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and security teams to mitigate threats.
• Report to senior leadership and maintain thorough incident documentation.
• Oversee security tools configuration and optimization (SIEM, IDS/IPS).

Skills

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat detection

Data analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Education

OSCP or equivalent certifications

CISSP

CISM

GCIH

GCIA

Job description

Powder River Industries LLC in Washington DC seeks a seasoned SOC Lead to oversee the Security Operations Center, guide analysts, and ensure around-the-clock readiness while translating complex cyber issues for stakeholders.

You will drive incident response, threat hunting, and risk analysis, collaborating with IT and engineering, shaping defense strategies, and reporting to senior leadership.