Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and execution of cybersecurity operations across the meshONE-T program
• Stand up and mature SOC functions including monitoring, detection, response, and reporting
• Develop and implement incident response playbooks and operational runbooks
• Establish structured escalation, coordination, and communication models
• Drive consistency across shifts, teams, and mission partners
• Provide operational direction and tasking across cybersecurity, NOC, and engineering teams
• Synchronize activities across organizations that do not fall under direct reporting authority
• Build alignment and accountability across stakeholders to ensure mission success
• Operational Leadership in a Matrixed Environment

Job Responsibilities - Governance, Compliance & Control Integration

• Operationalize cybersecurity practices aligned with NIST, RMF, and Zero Trust principles
• Transition compliance from periodic activity to continuous operational integration
• Support audit readiness and mission assurance objectives

Job Responsibilities - Modernization & Technology Integration

• Lead integration of SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and observability platforms into a cohesive SOC ecosystem
• Drive automation and orchestration to improve response time and reduce manual effort
• Introduce threat intelligence and analytics to enhance detection and situational awareness
• Establish threat intelligence and threat hunting capabilities
• Correlate threat activity with operational and mission impact
• Continuously refine detection logic and response strategies

Job Responsibilities - Mission Integration & Collaboration

• Partner with meshONE-T leadership, network operations, engineering teams, and mission stakeholders
• Ensure cybersecurity activities are aligned with mission priorities and operational objectives
• Strengthen cross-team communication and shared situational awareness

Position Details

• Job Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (after-hours support as needed for incidents)
• Work Environment: In-office
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Entarian office)
• Travel: Limited, primarily within the Colorado Front Range
• Salary Range: $165,000 – $185,000 (negotiable based on experience, clearance, and qualifications)
• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience), 10+ years of cybersecurity operations experience, 5+ years leading cybersecurity operations, SOC functions, or cross-functional initiatives, experience operating in matrixed or multi-team environments without direct authority, hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and vulnerability management platforms, strong knowledge of NIST CSF, RMF, and Zero Trust principles, DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or higher (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent), Active or eligible Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Desired Qualifications: Experience standing up or maturing a Security Operations Center (SOC), background in large-scale operations centers (SOC/NOC/M-NOSC environments), experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or audit readiness programs, familiarity with automation, DevSecOps, or infrastructure-as-code approaches, experience supporting DoD or federal mission environments