SOC Watch Floor Lead

Tyto Athene is searching for an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead and manage SOC activities including monitoring and incident response for a federal client. The SOC Watch Floor Lead will assist the government client's leadership in planning related to the SOC as they deploy capabilities through several disparate channels and integrate with the existing Enterprise SOC.

Responsibilities:

• Be a change agent and thought leader, optimizing security operations within the SOC in support of the department and external federal agencies, meeting all key performance indicators.
• Take ownership of the SOC SOP and playbook life cycle, being responsible for creating and updating SOC SOPs and playbooks for monitoring and incident response.
• Review and provide recommendations on department security policies such as the Incident Response Plan (IRP) as well as security policies affecting the department such as EO 14028 and OMB M-21-31.
• Mentor shift leads and analysts on detection analysis, incident response techniques, and security best practices.
• In a security incident, lead the department's incident response.
• Lead ad hoc and formal briefings related to SOC status to Federal and MPG Leadership.
• Track performance and provide recommendations on improving SOC metrics.
• Oversee the SOC's 24x7x365 operations to include shift schedules and minimum manning requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or other related field; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Six (6) years specialized experience; expert, independent leadership in specialized technical areas supporting federal civilian executive branch agencies
• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity operations workflows
• Excellent technical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience with securing various environments
• Experience working with and across multiple teams
• CISSP and CEH certifications or equivalent are required

Location:

• This role will be hybrid with visits to the client site in Washington DC as needed. There are teleworking options during the times when onsite presence is not needed. This is subject to future change at the discretion of the government.

Clearance:

• Secret Clearance required

About Tyto Athene

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $140,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.

At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.