SOC Program Manager

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Delviom LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!The SOC Program Manager will oversee the planning, establishment, and operational management of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This individual will provide leadership and governance for SOC operations, ensuring the program meets federal cybersecurity requirements, operational readiness objectives, and service delivery expectations. The role includes responsibility for SOC stand-up activities, operational stabilization, and ongoing program management across cybersecurity monitoring, incident response, and threat detection capabilities.Key ResponsibilitiesLead SOC stand-up activities, including governance framework establishment, operating model design, and implementation roadmap.Manage SOC staffing plans, onboarding, and operational ramp-up activities.Oversee program schedules, resource planning, and budget management to ensure cost and timeline adherence.Establish and maintain SOC operational policies, procedures, and standard operating processes.Ensure SOC operations align with federal compliance frameworks including FedRAMP High and Risk Management Framework (RMF).Develop SOC performance metrics, service-level agreements (SLAs), and operational dashboards.Coordinate with federal stakeholders, system owners, security engineering teams, and program leadership.Manage incident response coordination and escalation processes.Conduct operational readiness assessments and validation exercises.Provide executive-level reporting on SOC performance, risk posture, and security trends.Required Technical SkillsSOC program governance and operational managementCybersecurity operations leadershipSecurity monitoring and incident response oversightRisk management and compliance frameworksSecurity metrics and reportingVendor and tool managementCertificationsCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Project Management Professional (PMP)ITIL 4Experience12 15+ years of cybersecurity experience5+ years managing SOC programs or cybersecurity operations teamsExperience supporting federal or regulated environments