Deputy SOC Manager

Description:
The Deputy SOC Manager will support the SOC Manager in overseeing day-to-day operations of the NCSC Security Operations Center (SOC), which executes 24x7 cybersecurity monitoring and incident response for NOAA networks. This role involves engaging with Government leadership, creating and delivering reports and briefings, and driving strategic SOC initiatives and improvements. While primarily a leadership role, the Deputy SOC Manager must also possess strong technical skills.

Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and direct day-to-day SOC operations including event triage, analysis, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Conduct SOC administrative duties such as interviewing potential candidates, managing SOC staffing schedules, assessing adherence to processes and procedures, and responding to and reporting on compliance to tasks from Government and Program Leadership.
• Prepare and review various reports including after-action reports, SOC activity and productivity reports, case status reports, and ad hoc reports.
• Assist the SOC Manager with prompt onboarding of new personnel.
• Draft, review, update, and disseminate SOC process and procedure documentation.
• Collaborate with the SOC Leadership team to continuously identify opportunities for improving SOC operations and then lead initiatives to address them.
• Assist SOC Manager and SOC Incident Handling Lead during high-visibility and high-tempo incident response.

Experience Requirements:
Experience Level: Mid to Senior

Key Technical Skills:

• Incident Handling/Response
• SOC Leadership
• IDS, IPS, SIEM, and Cybersecurity Analytical Tools
• Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK
• TCP/IP, Networking Ports and Protocols, OSI Model
• Network Data Analysis (Netflow, Full Packet Capture)

Soft Skills:

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Problem-solving
• Leadership
• Analytical Thinking
• Adaptability

Additional Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with a variety of IDS, IPS, SIEM, and cybersecurity analytical tools.
• Familiarity or experience in Intelligence Driven Defense, Cyber Kill Chain methodology, and/or MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience analyzing high volumes of logs, network data (e.g., Netflow, Full Packet Capture), and other attack artifacts in support of incident investigations.
• Advanced understanding of TCP/IP, common networking ports and protocols, traffic flow, system administration, OSI model, defense-in-depth, and common security elements.
• Demonstrated commitment to training, self-study, and maintaining proficiency in the technical cybersecurity domain and an ability to think and work independently.
• Must have an active Interim Top Secret or adjudicated Secret to be considered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a DoD Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) organization.
• Demonstrated understanding of the life cycle of network threats, attacks, attack vectors, and methods of exploitation with an understanding of intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• In-depth knowledge of architecture, engineering, and operations of at least one enterprise SIEM platform (e.g., ArcSight, Splunk, ElasticSearch, QRadar, LogLogic).
• Experience and proficiency with any of the following: Anti-Virus, HIPS/HBSS, IDS/IPS, Full Packet Capture, Network Forensics.

Education Requirements:
Required Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience; additional work experience or Cyber courses/certifications may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• 4+ years of experience leading teams or projects.
• 4+ years of prior incident handling/response experience.
• 2+ years of prior SOC leadership experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT level II or higher certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC prior to starting.
• DoD 8570 CSSP-A level Certification such as CEH, CySA+, GCIA or other certification is required.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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