Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

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Job Title: Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager Location : Fairmont, WV Clearance Required: Top Secret Salary : $120K - $150K

Application Deadline : May 30, 2025

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Description

IBSS Corporation is seeking an experienced Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to support a Federal Security Operations Center. As a SOC Manager, you will play a valuable part in supporting the NCSC's mission to protect NOAA networks, computers, programs and data from cyber-attack damage and unauthorized access.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of approximately 20 cyber security professionals, including analysts, incident responders, and security tool engineers, spanning team leads, and junior to senior level resources for both operational and project-based functions.

• Serve as the primary Point of Contact and ultimate escalation point for the SOC.

• Regularly interact with federal staff counterparts to advise and coordinate on operational activities, including notable threats, active incidents, and situation awareness.

• Coordinate and communicate with Government leadership regarding significant operational and programmatic issues.

• Act as incident commander during high-severity incidents when necessary.

• Operate autonomously to investigate and escalate incidents per protocols and contractual SLAs, ensuring established processes are upheld and enforced.

• Develop and manage shift schedules.

• Report SOC-related metrics as defined and required within the contract.

• Handle managerial responsibilities, including staffing, performance assessment, career path planning, training, and coaching/mentoring for all SOC team members.

• Identify and prioritize SOC capability enhancement ideas for continuous improvement, assigning resources to support enhancement projects and special requests.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across the program to elevate the SOC to an industry-leading organization, working closely with the dedicated SOC transformation team, engineering team, and project management team.

Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:

• Prior SOC management or supervisory experience in a 24x7 environment to effectively manage personnel.

• Proficient in multiple technologies and systems, including SIEM, SOAR, and IDS/IPS.

• Must be a US Citizen with an active Top Secret Clearance (active Secret with Interim TS acceptable).

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology enhancements to drive innovation, cost savings, and customer satisfaction.

• Previous experience as a change agent, implementing cultural and operational changes.

• BS degree with 10 years of experience, including 5 years of management/project experience.

Desired Skills:

• SOC Analyst and Incident Response Experience

• Prior experience working alongside significant technology refresh and insertion projects

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at View email address on us.fitly.work.

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