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SOC Manager

Apolis

Washington, DC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65–$75 Per Hour
SKILLS
CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Consulting, Contract Requirements, Corrective Action, Documentation, Forecasting, Government, Government Contracts, Internet Security, Leadership, Mentoring, Metrics, Onboarding, Operational Audit, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schedule Development, Security Attacks, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Splunk, Staff Requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Support Documentation, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, User Documentation, Workforce Management, Workforce Planning
LOCATION
Washington, DC
POSTED
7 days ago
Position: SOC Manager /Technical Operations Manager
Location: Washington DC / 2 days onsite- mostly remote
Duration: Contract to Hire

About the role : This SOC manager would have to manage the 24/7 teams. Would have to come in person on average two days a week, but there will have to attend customer meetings on site. They’ll never be onsite for the full 8 hours in a day just for meetings and for urgent cyber security threats any day of the week (weekends included). Overtime available.
  • Active CISSP certification and Splunk experience is required.
  • Clearance Required: Ability to maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities
 The Cyber Workforce Development Project Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing cybersecurity workforce capability initiatives while ensuring operational readiness of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role combines workforce development leadership with project management practices to ensure cybersecurity staff meet federal qualification standards, remain proficient in evolving Government tools, and are prepared to defend against emerging cyber threats.
  • Coordinates workforce planning, training initiatives, operational documentation, and stakeholder engagement while managing schedules, risks, resources, and deliverables aligned with contract objectives
  • Develop and manage the Cyber Workforce Development Plan while aligning staffing capabilities with contract objectives and cybersecurity operational needs
  • Map staff capabilities to the NICE Framework and forecast future staffing requirements based on evolving technologies and operational demands
  • Plan, manage, and oversee workforce development initiatives as structured projects
  • Establish project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and success criteria while ensuring work is executed according to schedule and contract requirements
  • Oversee the development and execution of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) training programs
  • Coordinate training initiatives to address capability gaps identified through operational reviews, performance assessments, or After Action Reviews (AARs)
  • Ensure contract personnel maintain proficiency in Government-provided tools such as SIEM, EDR, and SOAR platforms
  • Track training schedules, monitor certification progress, and coordinate onboarding for new tools introduced into the environment
  • Manage the technical onboarding and offboarding of contract personnel, ensuring all staff complete required federal training, maintain credentials, and receive proper access to operational systems
  • Support quality assurance activities across SOC operations and assist with mentoring analysts and visiting court personnel on operational processes and SOC workflows
  • Serve as the primary coordination point with Government leadership and contract stakeholders
  • Provide regular updates on workforce readiness, project progress, staffing risks, and operational performance metrics
  • Identify workforce capability risks, training gaps, and operational challenges that could impact mission performance
  • Develop mitigation plans and coordinate corrective actions to maintain operational readiness
 Qualifications
  • Bachelor's with 15+ years (or commensurate experience)
  • Active CISSP certification
  • Experience managing project timelines, deliverables, stakeholder communications, and risk mitigation in cybersecurity environments
  • Ability to standardize workforce roles and career progression using NICE cybersecurity workforce standards
  • Experience conducting workforce capability assessments and developing training plans to address operational deficiencies
  • Ability to develop clear operational guides, SOPs, and training documentation supporting SOC operations
  • Ability to define and track operational readiness metrics demonstrating workforce capability and SOC effectiveness
 Preferred Certification: PMP

About the Company

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Apolis

Since 1996, RJT has provided successful SAP, Oracle, and IT consulting solutions and staffing services to clients around the world. The new Apolis brings you the same personalized service fortified with a greater array of IT solutions, global expertise, and cost-management strategies.

We are a global IT consultancy that seamlessly integrates experts and leading-edge solutions into your organization so you can focus on what really matters.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Employee Referral Program, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans
WEBSITE
https://www.apolisrises.com/