Hybrid Chief Security Operations Center (SOC) bei Zen Strategics LLC

Description

About Zen: 

Own your opportunity to work with a client-focused growing agile small business. Make an impact by advancing our government organizations charged with keeping our country safe, prosperous, and secure. Zen Strategics LLC is a cleared, niche consulting firm, offering innovative Cybersecurity, Cloud/DevSecOps, Information Data Management and Modernization solutions. We are a leading organization committed to delivering innovative solutions and ensuring the highest standards of security for our customers' infrastructure assets. We are dedicated to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats and protecting our clients' data leveraging cutting-edge technologies (to include AI/ML) and proactive security measures. 

Position Description:

Zen Strategics is searching for a Chief Security Operations Center (SOC) to work with our federal client. This role will lead SOC operations and incident response activities, ensuring 24/7/365 monitoring of all our federal clients' security channels. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Education / Experience: 

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

Skills:

 Knowledge, skills, tasks, and capabilities described in NICE Work Roles for Incident Response (PD-WRL-003), Insider Threat Analysis (PD-WRL-005), and Threat Analysis (PD-WRL-006)

Qualifications 

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field

· 7+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response, including SOC management and IR commander role

· Core competencies in leading Information Security GAP Analysis review, cybersecurity operations, and incident response
 

Required Certifications: 

· Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP or CISM)

· GIAC Incident Response Certification (any of the GIAC IR certs, GEIR, GCFR, GCFA, GNFA, GCIH, GX-FA, or GLIR) or GSOM)

· Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate

Responsibilities: 

· Lead SOC operations and incident response activities including SOC management and IR commander role

· Oversee 24/7/365 monitoring of all our clients' security channels (GSA's MTIPS, TIC, and PEP systems)

· Conduct Information Security GAP Analysis reviews

· Direct cybersecurity operations and incident response teams

· Coordinate with the Department of Commerce Enterprise SOC

· Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61 guidelines and our federal clients' reporting standards

· Manage incident response processes and procedures

· Lead insider threat hunting and vulnerability assessment activities

· Oversee cyber threat intelligence operations

· Coordinate incident assessment and response support activities

· Investigate alerts and triage incidents, analyze root causes, and respond to minimize damage

· Author custom detection content, tune SIEM and IDS/IPS events, and maintain SIEM content

· Maintain a Cyber Defense Playbook and SOC Communication Plan

Clearance Requirements: US Citizenship Required. 

Top-Secret (TS) clearance.

Location: On-site in Washington, D.C.; must be available 24/7/365 for critical incidents

Salary Range: $150,000-$190,000

Salary at Zen Strategics is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.  

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local.