Cybersecurity Operations Manager

City : Austin

State : Texas

Neos is a leading Austin-based IT Staffing and Consulting firm, and was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin.

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Neos is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Manager (SOC Manager) for a long-term contract with our client in Austin, TX.

ONLY CANDIDATES LOCAL TO TEXAS NEED APPLY

Technical Expertise:

The Cybersecurity Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC) and its 24x7 Intrusion Detection and Incident Response team. This role involves managing a team of cybersecurity Tier 2 and Tier 3 Engineers, developing and implementing security IR runbooks and playbooks (in accordance with TxDOT security policies), and coordinating continuous monitoring and rapid response to cybersecurity threats. The manager ensures compliance with relevant regulations, conducts regular security assessments, and leverages threat intelligence to proactively address potential risks. Additionally, the Cybersecurity Operations Manager serves as the primary liaison and coworker with the CSOC tools team lead and the CSOC Engineering team, collaborating to enhance overall security posture and protect its digital infrastructure. The Cybersecurity Operations Manager works for, and is under the daily management of, the Cybersecurity Officer.

Minimum Yrs of Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

8 Security Operations Center (SOC) Management: 8 years of experience overseeing SOC operations, including 24x7 monitoring.

8 Incident Response Management: a minimum of 8 years of experience in managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents.

8 Regulatory Compliance: 8 years of experience ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations and standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-61 Revision 3)

6 Threat Intelligence and Analysis: 6 years of experience in leveraging threat intelligence to anticipate and mitigate risks.

4 Industry Standard Detection Tools and Analysis: 4+ years of experience with industry-standard detection tools and analysis techniques.

8 Experience managing a incident response team.

This person needs to have experience and knowledge using the PICERL Model.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

8 Experience with the CISCO security suite of tools

8 Experience with the State of Texas Red Book for incident response

8 Experience with IT operations of a Texas State Agency

8 Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration and reporting.