SOC Watch Floor Manager - Temporary

Quantum Sky; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

STD/LTD/Life Insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

Quantum Sky is seeking a temporary experienced cybersecurity professional to lead and manage SOC activities for a federal client. The SOC Watch Floor Manager will guide SOC deployment and integration with the Enterprise SOC while supporting government leadership.

Responsibilities include policy life cycle, incident response leadership, and mentoring analysts. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a CISSP and CEH, and a hybrid work arrangement with onsite visits in Washington DC as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Minimum eight years experience with six in specialized leadership.
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity operations workflows.
• Strong writing, analytical and organizational skills.
• Experience across multiple teams and environments.
• CISSP and CEH certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage SOC activities including monitoring and incident response.
• Own SOC SOP and playbook lifecycle; update monitoring procedures.
• Review security policies and advise on IRP and agency requirements.
• Mentor shift leads and analysts on detection and response techniques.
• Lead incident response during security events and brief leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security operations

Incident response

Policy & SOP governance

Cross-team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP

CEH

Job description

Description

Quantum Sky is searching for a temporary experienced cybersecurity professional to lead and manage SOC activities including monitoring and incident response for a federal client. The SOC Watch Floor Manager will assist the government client's leadership in planning related to the SOC as they deploy capabilities through several disparate channels and integrate with the existing Enterprise SOC.

Responsibilities:

• Be a change agent and thought leader, optimizing security operations within the SOC in support of the department and external federal agencies, meeting all key performance indicators.
• Take ownership of the SOC SOP and playbook life cycle, being responsible for creating and updating SOC SOPs and playbooks for monitoring and incident response.
• Review and provide recommendations on department security policies such as the Incident Response Plan (IRP) as well as security policies affecting the department such as EO 14028 and OMB M-21-31.
• Mentor shift leads and analysts on detection analysis, incident response techniques, and security best practices.
• In a security incident, lead the department's incident response.
• Lead ad hoc and formal briefings related to SOC status to Federal and MPG Leadership.
• Track performance and provide recommendations on improving SOC metrics.
• Oversee the SOC’s 24x7x365 operations to include shift schedules and minimum manning requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or other related field; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum eight (8) years experience and six (6) specialized; expert, independent leadership in specialized technical areas supporting federal civilian executive branch agencies
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity operations workflows
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience with securing various environments
• Experience working with and across multiple teams
• CISSP and CEH certifications

Location:

• This role will be hybrid with visits to the client site in Washington DC as needed. There are teleworking options during the times when onsite presence is not needed. This is subject to future change at the discretion of the government.

Clearance:

• TS/SCI

About Quantum Sky

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $175,000-$200,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. Quantum Sky doesn't follow the map. We draw it.

At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.