SOC Manager Washington, DC **Hybrid** Contract $80/hr - $85/hr My client a growing cyber security consulting firm is looking for a seasoned SOC Manager to lead a federal Network Security Operations Center (NSOC). This role manages 24/7/365 security operations, including incident response, threat analysis, and team oversight. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks, excellent leadership skills, and proven experience managing Tier 1–3 analysts in a high-stakes environment. **Key Responsibilities:** + Oversee daily SOC operations, including proactive threat detection and incident response + Lead and mentor Tier 1–3 SOC analysts to ensure SLAs and operational objectives are met + Develop and maintain Cyber Defense Playbooks and SOC communication protocols + Tune and manage SIEM and IDS/IPS technologies for optimal threat detection + Collaborate with the Client’s OCIO, US-CERT, and other federal cybersecurity stakeholders + Generate executive-level reports, shift summaries, and metrics on incidents and SOC performance + Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61, FISMA, and agency-specific reporting standards + Support threat hunting, forensic investigations, and cyber threat intelligence (CTI) integration **Required Qualifications:** + **Certifications:** + **CISSP** or **CISM** + **Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate** + **One of the following GIAC Certifications** : + GEIR, GCFR, GCFA, GNFA, GCIH, GX-FA, or GLIR + **Experience:** + 7+ years in Security Operations, with experience serving as Incident Response Commander or SOC lead on federal programs + **Core Skills:** + Incident response leadership & playbook development + SIEM/IDS/IPS tuning and optimization + GAP analysis and audit preparation + Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance (NIST, FISMA, etc.)\#LI-PF1 **You will receive the following benefits:** + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. **Posted by:** Patrick Fuller **Specialization:** + Security Operations + Security Engineering + Cybersecurity