Security Operations Center Manager

ECS is seeking a Security Operations Center Manager to work in our Las Vegas, NV office. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager to lead and manage our SOC team for a National Security client. The ideal candidate will oversee the monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents, ensuring the safety of the organization's networks, systems, and data. As the SOC Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing security operations strategies, coordinating incident response activities, and leading a team of cybersecurity analysts. You will also be tasked with optimizing SOC processes, improving threat detection capabilities, and ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the incident response process.

• Coordinating with other teams and stakeholders.

• Developing and maintaining incident response plans.

• Conducting post-incident reviews.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in security operations, incident response, threat analysis, and cybersecurity tools such as, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response), SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), and Log Analysis for both on premises and cloud based environments.

• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading a team, managing projects, and providing technical guidance to junior team members is crucial.

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, SOC operations, and incident response techniques.

• Communication: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to handle security incidents and vulnerabilities.

• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with other IT teams, stakeholders, and external partners.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of SOC operations.

• Ability to make quick decisions under pressure.

Education:


• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field; OR

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a related field can be beneficial and may enhance your qualifications.

All the following certifications are desired but one certification is required:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional): Emphasizes technical and managerial knowledge and experience in designing, engineering, and managing an organization's overall security posture across a broad spectrum of cybersecurity domains.

• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH): Focuses on incident handling and response.

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM): Emphasizes management and governance of information security.

• Certified SOC Analyst (CSA): Specifically designed for SOC roles.