Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

DescriptionThis position is contingent upon a future opening with Gunnison.Salary: $160,000 - $175,000/yearWork Location: Hybrid. 4 days/week on site in Washington, DCProvide leadership and oversight for 24x7x365 Security Operations Center activities supporting a federal customerDirect all phases of incident response, including triage, investigation, containment, remediation, recovery, and post-incident reviewsEnsure adherence to incident response procedures, SOC playbooks, and escalation protocolsOversee alert monitoring and triage operations using approved security platforms and enterprise toolsEnforce response timelines and service level agreements for alert handling and escalationLead coordination and communication during high-severity cybersecurity incidentsSupervise SOC analysts, incident responders, and forensic personnel, ensuring appropriate staffing and performanceReview and validate incident reports, forensic findings, malware analyses, and post-incident documentationCoordinate with federal customer stakeholders on operational risks, incident status, and threat landscape updatesEnsure accurate documentation of incidents, timelines, and communications within authorized systemsTrack and report on operational metrics such as MTTA, MTTT, containment timelines, and remediation efficiencyConduct regular briefings to provide updates on incidents, trends, risks, and operational performanceMaintain awareness of the overall security posture and operational status through development of a common operational pictureSupport forensic and malware analysis activities, including evidence handling and root cause investigationsEnsure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-61, NIST CSF, and ITIL v4 practicesLead continuous improvement efforts to enhance SOC processes, workflows, and detection capabilitiesSupport onboarding, transition, and knowledge transfer activitiesDeliver executive and technical presentations to stakeholdersRequirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fieldMinimum of 7 years of experience in incident response, including at least 2 years providing technical leadership for SOC operations supporting large enterprise environmentsAt least 2 years implementing incident response processes within a federal environment aligned to NIST CSWP-29 (Cybersecurity Framework) and NIST SP 800-61Minimum of 2 years of experience using Splunk SIEM for alert correlation and analysisAt least 3 years of experience performing system-level auditing and cybersecurity analysis across Windows and Linux environmentsStrong technical writing and reporting capabilities for both technical and executive audiencesCertification required: GCIH or GCIAClearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.The salary range for this position depends upon multiple factors including location, the individual's knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, and contract-specific budget constraints and organizational requirements.BenefitsGunnison Consulting Group's total compensation package also includes bonus and profit-sharing opportunities, depending on company and employee performance. Available employee benefits include:3 weeks of Personal Leave your first year11 paid Holidays each year5 days of Flexible Time Off each year401(k) company match at 50% up to 10% of your salaryMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceLife and Disability InsurancePublic Transportation SubsidiesCertifications and Training Allowance - Up to $5,000/year!Why Join Gunnison?Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.Quality is our top priority.Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.In 1994 Gunnison began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could, the company has thrived for over 25 years.