SOC Lead: Security Operations Architect

Quzara LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quzara LLC is seeking a Security System Administrator – Lead in Washington, DC, responsible for designing and standardizing Security Operations Center capabilities. The role involves maturing SOC models, developing SOC workflows, and collaborating with teams to ensure scalable security solutions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree related to Cybersecurity and 6–9 years of experience in security administration with a focus on SOC operations. The position requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to support federal contracting environments.

Qualifications

• 6–9+ years of experience in Security Operations, SOC Engineering, or Security Administration.
• Experience designing and implementing SOC processes and workflows.
• Strong documentation and process development skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and define SOC operating models and standards.
• Establish alert triage criteria and response standards for security events.
• Collaborate with Security Engineers and Compliance stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

SOC Engineering

Incident Response

Security Operations

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Job description

Quzara LLC is seeking a Security System Administrator – Lead in Washington, DC, responsible for designing and standardizing Security Operations Center capabilities. The role involves maturing SOC models, developing SOC workflows, and collaborating with teams to ensure scalable security solutions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree related to Cybersecurity and 6–9 years of experience in security administration with a focus on SOC operations. The position requires strong leadership and collaboration skills to support federal contracting environments.