SOC Cyber Security Manager

General Dynamics
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 153,000 - 207,000 annuallyFunction: Security & Public SafetyExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Decision-making","Leadership","Communication","Mentoring","Organizational","Customer-service orientation","Adaptability","Continuous improvement"]

Lead SOC operations for the Army National Guard on an IT Service Management program operating within an ITIL framework. You’ll manage and mentor SOC analysts, oversee incident triage, response, escalation, and SOC procedures, and serve as the primary SOC point of contact for ARNG and GDIT teams. Drive forensic analysis and tool evaluation using IDS, firewalls, SIEM, network logs, and endpoint security, while aligning plans and controls to DoD, Army, NIST, and ARNG cybersecurity standards.

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General Dynamics
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SOC Cyber Security Manager

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Job Summary

Lead SOC operations for the Army National Guard on an IT Service Management program operating within an ITIL framework. You’ll manage and mentor SOC analysts, oversee incident triage, response, escalation, and SOC procedures, and serve as the primary SOC point of contact for ARNG and GDIT teams. Drive forensic analysis and tool evaluation using IDS, firewalls, SIEM, network logs, and endpoint security, while aligning plans and controls to DoD, Army, NIST, and ARNG cybersecurity standards.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Security & Public Safety
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage day-to-day SOC operations including monitoring, incident triage, response, and escalation.
  • •Lead, coach, and develop SOC analysts through feedback, performance management, and career development.
  • •Maintain SOC procedures, playbooks, and SOPs for consistent, high-quality event response.
  • •Oversee forensic analysis and interpret/report events and anomalies using IDS, firewalls, SIEM, network logs, and endpoint security.
  • •Ensure SOC plans, controls, and procedures align with DoD/Army/NIST/ARNG cybersecurity standards and oversee risk assessments and corrective actions.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 153,000 - 207,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Typically 7+ years in cybersecurity, information assurance, or related fields.
  • •2+ years leading or managing a cyber or SOC team (formal or informal leadership).
  • •Hold a baseline DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE) prior to start.
  • •Active Secret clearance required at time of interview; must be maintained.
  • •Proven experience with enterprise security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners.
Experience:7+ years
Education:Bachelor's in cybersecurity, information assurance, computer science, or related field
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingDecision-makingLeadershipCommunicationMentoringOrganizationalCustomer-service orientationAdaptabilityContinuous improvement
Certifications:DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level IICompTIA Security+ CECEHCCNA-SecurityCNDCISSPCASP+CISM
Tech Stack:ITILSOCSIEMIDS/IPSFirewallsEndpoint securityNetwork logsVulnerability scannersEMASSRMFNIST

Eligibility

Nationality:US National
Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

General Dynamics
Provides IT, systems engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, and mission support services to U.S. federal civilian and defense agencies, delivering large-scale technology solutions and managed services for national security and government operations.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Tysons / Fairfax, United States
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