SOC Manager

Job Description Everforth ECS is seeking a SOC Manager to work remotely . At ECS Federal, we're driven by a commitment to excellence and innovation in solving complex challenges. As a premier provider of advanced technology solutions and services, our mission is to secure and optimize the most critical commercial, government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. Our team is composed of dynamic professionals who thrive in a collaborative and empowering environment, where our team members leverage the latest technologies and insights to make a real-world impact. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. The SOC Manager is responsible for the the operational leadership of the Everforth Security Operations Center. This role oversees the daily operations of the SOC analyst team responsible for enterprise security monitoring, alert investigation, threat detection, and incident response. The SOC Manager ensures consistent operational execution, maintains investigation quality, manages analyst performance, and ensures the SOC delivers reliable enterprise security monitoring across all Everforth business segments. The SOC Manager reports directly to the SOC Director and works closely with security engineering, IT operations, and enterprise security leadership to ensure effective threat detection and response. R esponsibilities

SOC Operations Management :

Oversee daily SOC operations, ensuring effective monitoring, investigation, and response to security alerts and incidents across enterprise environments.

Analyst Team Leadership :

Lead, mentor, and manage SOC analysts, providing guidance on investigations, escalation procedures, and threat analysis techniques.

Operational Oversight :

Ensure consistent execution of SOC processes, playbooks, and investigation procedures across all monitoring activities.

Incident Response Coordination :

Coordinate enterprise incident response activities, ensuring appropriate escalation , communication, and resolution of cybersecurity incidents.

Alert Investigation Quality :

Maintain high investigation standards by reviewing analyst work, validating incident classifications, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Operational Metrics Management :

Track and report SOC operational metrics such as alert volumes, investigation throughput, detection efficiency, and response times.

SOC Process Development :

Develop, refine, and enforce SOC operational procedures, playbooks, and investigation workflows.

Cross-Team Coordination :

Work closely with security engineering, IT operations, and infrastructure teams to support investigation and response activities.

After-Hours Monitoring Oversight :

Coordinate with the MSSP responsible for after-hours Tier 1 monitoring to ensure proper escalation, investigation continuity, and operational alignment.

Threat Awareness and Escalation :

Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats and ensure relevant alerts, indicators, and investigation priorities are communicated to the SOC team.

Operational Readiness :

Ensure SOC staffing, shift coverage, and operational processes support enterprise monitoring requirements.

Continuous Improvement :

Identify opportunities to improve detection coverage, investigation efficiency, and SOC operational maturity.

Training and Skill Development :

Ensure analysts maintain strong investigative and technical capabilities through continuous training and development programs.

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $170,000

General Description of Benefits Required Skills Experience :

Minimum of seven years of experience in security operations or SOC environments.

Leadership Experience :

Demonstrated experience managing or leading SOC analysts or security operations teams.

Security Operations Expertise :

Strong understanding of SOC operations, alert triage, investigation methodologies, and incident response processes.

Security Technology Knowledge :

Experience working with enterprise security technologies such as SIEM platforms, EDR platforms, security telemetry sources, and security automation tools.

Incident Response Experience :

Proven ability to lead or coordinate security investigations and incident response activities.

Operational Process Management :

Experience developing and maintaining SOC operational procedures, playbooks, and escalation workflows.

Communication Skills :

Strong ability to communicate technical findings to security leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders. Other Requirements of the position include: Ab l e and willing to obtain a US Security Clearance . This role may require occasional on-call support during off-hours to respond to security incidents.

Desired Skills Detection Operations Knowledge :

Familiarity with detection engineering concepts and security analytics development.

Threat Intelligence Integration :

Experience leveraging cyber threat intelligence (CTI) to support investigations and threat detection.

Security Automation Awareness :

Understanding of security automation and orchestration technologies used to improve SOC efficiency.

Enterprise Environment Experience :

Experience operating SOC capabilities within large enterprise environments supporting multiple business units.

Operational Metrics and Reporting :

Experience developing SOC operational metrics, dashboards, and performance reporting for leadership. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills , with the ability to handle complex security challenges and think like an adversary Strong communication skills , with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. #Everforth

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Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law. Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Our work powers mission-critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

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Attracting and developing top talent and high-performing teams Fostering a culture that is engaging, accountable, and mission-driven Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!