SOC Lead - 174001 - 174562

ZP Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

ZP Group is seeking a SOC Lead to support federal cybersecurity operations, network defense, and protection of critical national security infrastructure. This on-site role is based in Manassas, VA and Washington, DC, where you will oversee security operations and incident response in a 24/7 environment.

Requirements include 10+ years in cybersecurity, 4+ years in a SOC leadership role, strong SIEM/IDS‑IPS experience, and active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity.
• 4+ years in a SOC leadership role.
• Active DOE Q or Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 24/7 Security Operations Center team, ensuring readiness and performance.
• Direct incident response activities, including detection, analysis, escalation, and resolution of threats.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and threat intel to identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors.
• Oversee and optimize SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools.
• Communicate risks and incident findings to technical teams and senior leadership.

Skills

SOC leadership

Incident response

Threat detection

Network security

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Endpoint protection

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SOC Lead to support a company focused on federal cybersecurity operations, network defense, and protection of critical national security infrastructure. This position is on-site at Manassas, VA and Washington, DC. The SOC Lead will oversee security operations, lead incident response efforts, and ensure continuous monitoring and protection of enterprise systems across a 24/7 environment. This is a mission-critical role defending sensitive systems against evolving cyber threats.

Responsibilities for the SOC Lead include:

• Lead and manage a 24/7 Security Operations Center team, ensuring operational readiness and performance
• Direct incident response activities, including detection, analysis, escalation, and resolution of cybersecurity threats
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and threat intelligence to identify vulnerabilities and emerging attack vectors
• Oversee and optimize security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection platforms
• Communicate risks, incident findings, and security strategies to technical teams and senior leadership

Required Qualifications for the SOC Lead include:

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with 4+ years in a SOC leadership role
• Strong expertise with SIEM, IDS/IPS, network security, incident response, and threat detection
• Proven leadership, analytical, and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Active DOE Q Clearance or Top Secret Clearance

Compensation for the SOC Lead include:

Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick leave as required by law

Keywords:

SOC Lead, Cybersecurity, Incident Response, SIEM, IDS/IPS, Network Security, Threat Detection, Federal, Top Secret Clearance, DOE Q Clearance, Security Operations Center, Cyber Defense, NOC Management