Security Operations Center (SOC) Chief

About the role

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes. We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all SOC activities across cyber defense monitoring, alert triage, incident response, and threat analysis functions; serve as the senior operational and organizational authority for the SOC

• Maintain program tracking mechanisms including project schedules, risk registers, and issue logs; identify risks and issues early, develop mitigation strategies, and drive corrective actions to closure

• Ensure all SOC program deliverables are produced on time and to quality standards; hold the team accountable to contractual and program performance obligations

• Lead the Information Security GAP Analysis function; assess current security posture against applicable frameworks and standards, identify gaps, and communicate findings and remediation priorities to government stakeholders

• Serve as primary incident commander during active security events; direct incident response operations, make real-time decisions on containment and escalation, and ensure coordinated, effective response across all participating teams

• Cover coordination directly with government federal personnel on SOC performance, security events, program risk, and organizational security matters; maintain a trusted, transparent stakeholder relationship

• Operate effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities; resource and reprioritize SOC activities dynamically without losing operational continuity or delivery quality

• Develop and maintain SOC operational standards, playbooks, and governance documentation; drive continuous improvement through after-action reviews and lessons learned

• Produce executive-level SOC status reports, incident summaries, risk assessments, and program health updates for government and program leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 7 to 10 years of experience in cybersecurity with demonstrated, concurrent expertise in both SOC management and incident response command — both are required

• Proven experience as a primary incident commander during active, high-severity security events in a federal or classified environment

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance (Final) required

• Deep experience overseeing SOC operations across cyber defense monitoring, alert triage, threat analysis, and continuous incident response in enterprise federal environments

• Demonstrated incident response command experience: directing multi-team response operations, making real-time containment and escalation decisions, and managing stakeholder communications during active events

• Experience leading Information Security GAP Analysis: assessing security posture against frameworks and standards, identifying deficiencies, and producing prioritized remediation findings

• Proficiency with program management disciplines: project tracking, risk register management, issue mitigation, and deliverable quality oversight in a federal contract environment

• Experience coordinating directly with government federal personnel as the primary contractor interface on security operations and program performance matters

• Familiarity with applicable federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks: FISMA, NIST SP 800 series, and related standards as they apply to SOC operations and GAP analysis

• One or more of the following certifications is required or strongly preferred: CISSP, CISM, GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler), GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst), CySA+, or equivalent senior security operations or incident response credential

• Role-based training required per NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework PR-CDA-001 and PR-CIR-001 — must be current or completed within required timeframes

Qualifications

• Composed and decisive under pressure — you command incident response operations in high-stakes, fast-moving situations without losing clarity or organizational control

• Strong program manager: you track risk, manage deliverables, and hold teams accountable without sacrificing the operational tempo the mission requires

• Credible government interface: you communicate with federal personnel with transparency, technical authority, and the professionalism that sustains long-term trust

• Organizational leader who builds high-performing SOC teams, enforces standards, and drives continuous improvement as a standing operating principle

Skills

• Composed and decisive under pressure — you command incident response operations in high-stakes, fast-moving situations without losing clarity or organizational control

• Strong program manager: you track risk, manage deliverables, and hold teams accountable without sacrificing the operational tempo the mission requires

• Credible government interface: you communicate with federal personnel with transparency, technical authority, and the professionalism that sustains long-term trust

• Organizational leader who builds high-performing SOC teams, enforces standards, and drives continuous improvement as a standing operating principle

Benefits

• Competitive compensation

• A family-focused culture

• A dynamic, productive work environment

• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options

• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans

• Paid Parental Leave

• Professional development and career growth opportunities

• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time