Job description

Quantum Sky is searching for a SOC Manager to lead and advance the SOC of our Federal client! The selected candidate will be an enthusiastic change agent who is eager to drive improvements and innovation. Responsibilities: • Serve as the foremost technical authority and point of escalation regarding monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response • Be the primary technical leader and change agent for the planning and execution of continual improvement initiatives including but not limited to: knowledge management, documentation, automation, tuning, lessons learned, QA/QC, and metrics • Ensure a full library of Plans, SOPs, and playbooks exists for all SOC functions • Create and implement a training plan to ensure all Analysts on your team have superior levels of knowledge and experience to triage and investigate all types of alerts • Maintain constant awareness of the security posture of the organization versus internal and external threats, notifying stakeholders of changes, trends, and immediate threats or vulnerabilities; make recommendations to more effectively monitor, defend, and continuously improve the security posture of the organization • Define, document, execute, measure, monitor, and improve SOC processes, paying special attention to integration points with other internal and external teams • Write and publish after-action reviews; ensure lessons learned result in action items that are resolved and closed in a timely manner • Build and implement a robust Cyber Threat Hunting program • Correlate and contextualize Cyber Threat Intelligence; identify actionable indicators of compromise; disseminate and make recommendations to senior leadership regarding courses of action • Plan and execute test exercises; recommend modifications or adjustments based on results • Author, brief, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly status reports and other deliverables as required • Remain abreast of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies • Other duties as assigned Required: • Bachelor's degree (or an additional 4 years of related experience) • At least one advanced cybersecurity certification is required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC/SANS, etc) • Minimum five (5) years of SOC experience in a Tier 3, Shift Lead, SOC Lead, or similar role including: • Advanced knowledge and experience providing technical leadership during major incidents (i.e., in an "incident commander" role) • Advanced technical understanding of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies • Technical understanding of the full cyber threat/attack lifestyle, including attack vectors, methods, and TTPs • Understanding of and experience with intelligence-driven defense • Mature understanding of industry SOC standards and best practices (e.g., OMB, NIST, US-CERT, etc.) • Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, customer service, and analytical and problem-solving skills are required • Ability to provide steady leadership in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities. Desired: • Active Program Management certification OR ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire. Clearance: • Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligibility required Location: • This is a hybrid role that can be based in Washington, DC but would require travel to Columbia, SC up to one week per quarter. Compensation: • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range. Benefits: • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave. The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it. At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky? Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Quantum Sky is searching for a SOC Manager to lead and advance the SOC of our Federal client! The selected candidate will be an enthusiastic change agent who is eager to drive improvements and innovation.
Serve as the foremost technical authority and point of escalation regarding monitoring, detection, analysis, and incident response
Ensure a full library of Plans, SOPs, and playbooks exists for all SOC functions
Create and implement a training plan to ensure all Analysts on your team have superior levels of knowledge and experience to triage and investigate all types of alerts
Define, document, execute, measure, monitor, and improve SOC processes, paying special attention to integration points with other internal and external teams
Write and publish after-action reviews; ensure lessons learned result in action items that are resolved and closed in a timely manner
Build and implement a robust Cyber Threat Hunting program
Correlate and contextualize Cyber Threat Intelligence; identify actionable indicators of compromise; disseminate and make recommendations to senior leadership regarding courses of action
Plan and execute test exercises; recommend modifications or adjustments based on results
Author, brief, and submit daily, weekly, and monthly status reports and other deliverables as required
Remain abreast of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies
Other duties as assigned
Bachelor's degree (or an additional 4 years of related experience)
At least one advanced cybersecurity certification is required (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC/SANS, etc)
Advanced technical understanding of current and emerging cybersecurity tools and technologies
Technical understanding of the full cyber threat/attack lifestyle, including attack vectors, methods, and TTPs
Understanding of and experience with intelligence-driven defense
Mature understanding of industry SOC standards and best practices (e.g., OMB, NIST, US-CERT, etc.)
Strong leadership, written and verbal communication, customer service, and analytical and problem-solving skills are required
Ability to provide steady leadership in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities.
Top Secret Clearance, SCI Eligibility required
This is a hybrid role that can be based in Washington, DC but would require travel to Columbia, SC up to one week per quarter.

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Active Program Management certification OR ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development