Cyber Security Supervisor / SOC Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Certifications:

Experience:

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Job Description: Cyber Security Supervisor / SOC Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cyber Security Supervisor to lead and manage the Security Operations Center (SOC) within the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Cyber Security, Information Assurance, and Computer Network Defense, and will be responsible for overseeing SOC dayshift operations, managing a team of Cyber Security professionals, and ensuring the security and integrity of our network and systems. This role requires flexibility to work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, and occasional travel throughout the AOR, which includes Afghanistan, Iraq, Bahrain, Qatar, Israel and other Southwest Asia nations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Supervision:
  • Supervise, mentor, and manage assigned SOC personnel, providing guidance, training, and support for complex tasks and assignments.
  • Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring that Cyber Security policies, procedures, and best practices are effectively implemented and adhered to.
  • Develop and enforce SOC processes and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Incident Management:
  • Lead SOC responses to Cyber Security incidents, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders during major incidents, ensuring timely communication and effective resolution.
  • Conduct post-incident reviews and debriefs to identify lessons learned and implement improvements.
• Threat Analysis & Monitoring:
  • Oversee real-time threat analysis and monitoring within the SOC, utilizing advanced situational awareness and management tools.
  • Ensure comprehensive monitoring of Cyber Security sensor grids from Tier 0 to Tier 2 and provide strategic recommendations for mitigation and enhancement.
  • Track and report Cyber Security threats, events, and incidents, ensuring that appropriate actions are taken to address them.
• Policy Implementation & Management:
  • Interpret, analyze, and enforce Cyber Security policies, procedures, and tactics at a supervisory level.
  • Review and update Cyber Security tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to keep pace with evolving threats.
  • Ensure SOC compliance with USCENTCOM orders, Cyber Security regulations, and industry best practices.
• Performance & Compliance:
  • Track and report SOC performance and capability metrics, providing detailed analysis and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Assist with compliance tracking and reporting for USCENTCOM orders and Cyber Security standards.
  • Review current intelligence for relevant threats and develop appropriate actions and responses.
  • Ensure required level of adherence to all service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaboration & Support:
  • Provide Cyber Security support to USCENTCOM AOR NETOPS Centers, ensuring seamless integration and coordination.
  • Lead and participate in Cyber Security risk analysis, assessments, and audits as required.
  • Foster collaboration between the SOC and other departments, enhancing overall Cyber Security posture and incident response capabilities.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for SOC process improvements and implement changes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Stay current with emerging Cyber Security trends, technologies, and threat landscapes, integrating new tools and techniques as appropriate.
  • Conduct regular training and simulation exercises to ensure SOC readiness and team proficiency.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role within a SOC environment.
• Must meet DoDM 8140 minimum Basic Analyst/Incident Handler (e.g., Security+ or CYSA+)

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience within the USCENTCOM AOR and a deep understanding of its mission and operational environment.
• Proven expertise in application and network security, including Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Protection and Detection Systems (IDS/IPS), Host Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS), malware analysis, content filtering, access controls, identity management, and data loss prevention.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively manage and direct SOC operations.
• In-depth knowledge of vulnerabilities, exploits, and the DoD Cyber Security program.
• Ability to interpret and apply DoD Cyber Security orders, policies, and procedures.

The likely salary range for this position is $105,400 - $142,600. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA FL MacDill AFB

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.