Cyber Security Manager

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Confidential

Public Trust/Other Required:

NACI (T1)

Job Family:

Cyber Security

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cyber Security Management, IT Processes, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Security Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

As a member of the Security Operations Center (SOC) team, in support of the Virginia Information Technology Agency (VITA), a Cyber Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing security operations, managing a team of analysts, ensuring efficient incident response, and continuously improving our security posture. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and strategic thinking to protect the organization from cyber threats effectively.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead and mentor SOC analysts (Tier 1 – Tier 3), ensuring continuous development and high performance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance SOC efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establish clear objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics to measure SOC success.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across IT, security, and business units to align security operations with organizational goals.
• Manage SOC staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure 24/7 coverage.

Security Operations & Incident Response:

• Oversee real-time monitoring, detection, and response to security incidents.
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for incident response, escalation, and resolution.
• Lead major incident investigations and coordinate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Conduct regular tabletop exercises, red/blue team drills, and threat-hunting activities.

Threat Intelligence & Risk Management:

• Monitor and analyze emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and attack trends.
• Implement proactive threat intelligence strategies to enhance SOC capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and best practices.
• Manage SOC technology stack, including SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, and SOAR solutions.

Training & Continuous Improvement:

• Develop training programs to upskill SOC analysts and improve threat detection capabilities.
• Establish and maintain documentation for processes, playbooks, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive automation and process improvements to enhance SOC efficiency.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and implement lessons learned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 5+ years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in a SOC leadership role.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Strong understanding of SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and cloud security tools.
• Knowledge of attack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK), threat intelligence, and forensics.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell) is a plus.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, etc.).

NICE TO HAVE:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make critical security decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working in a 24/7 operational environment.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $109,650 - $148,350. 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:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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.

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