SOC Project Manager

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a SOC Project Manager to join their team! This position is located in Bethesda, Maryland.



Duties:

• Lead and manage day-to-day SOC operations, including monitoring, incident response, threat analysis, and escalation
• Oversee SOC teams in hybrid on-premises/cloud environments, ensuring optimal performance and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement SOC policies, procedures, and workflows aligned with federal cybersecurity standards and organizational objectives
• Coordinate incident response efforts for large-scale environments with 50,000+ endpoints, ensuring timely detection, mitigation, and reporting of security incidents
• Apply all five components of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover
• Provide guidance and mentorship to SOC analysts and other cybersecurity staff
• Collaborate with IT, cloud, and security teams to integrate SOC capabilities with enterprise security architecture
• Generate reports and briefings for leadership on SOC performance, incident trends, and risk posture
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SOC to enhance detection, response, and recovery capabilities

Desired Skills/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity incident response within large-scale environments; 50,000+ endpoints
• 3+ years of experience running a SOC, preferably with exposure to combined on-premises/cloud SOC operations
• Hands-on knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity Framework, including Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover functions
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring SOC analysts
• Ability to develop and implement SOC policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills for technical and executive audiences
• Experience coordinating across cross-functional teams to support incident response and cybersecurity operations

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee-Owned Profit Sharing (ESOP)
• 401K offered

The approximate pay range for this position is between $105.00 and $125.00 . Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and location. We comply with local wage minimums.


At KellyMitchell, our culture is world class. We're movers and shakers! We don't mind a bit of friendly competition, and we reward hard work with unlimited potential for growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company known for innovative solutions and unsurpassed customer service. We're passionate about helping companies solve their biggest IT staffing & project solutions challenges. As an employee-owned, women-led organization serving Fortune 500 companies nationwide, we deliver expert service at a moment's notice.


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