Security Operations Center (SOC) Chief
Ashburn Consulting
Full-time
On-site
Washington District of Columbia United States
Company Description
Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.
Job Description
Ashburn Consulting currently has an opening for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Chief to work with our federal client, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This role will lead SOC operations and incident response activities, ensuring 24/7/365 monitoring of all FCC security channels. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Day to day responsibilities include:
● Lead SOC operations and incident response activities including SOC management and IR commander role
● Oversee 24/7/365 monitoring of all FCC security channels (GSA's MTIPS, TIC, and PEP systems)
● Conduct Information Security GAP Analysis reviews
● Direct cybersecurity operations and incident response teams
● Coordinate with Department of Commerce Enterprise SOC
● Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61 guidelines and FCC 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
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
● 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
● 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)
● Required Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
● Required Certification: GIAC Incident Response Certification or GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
● Required Certification: Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate
● Clearance Requirements: Secret (S) clearance with eligibility for Top Secret
● Location: On-site at FCC headquarters; must be available 24/7/365 for critical incidents
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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, or protected veteran status
Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail [email protected].”
Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized —and highly regarded—within the network and security communities.
Job Description
Ashburn Consulting currently has an opening for a Security Operations Center (SOC) Chief to work with our federal client, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This role will lead SOC operations and incident response activities, ensuring 24/7/365 monitoring of all FCC security channels. This position is contingent upon contract award.
Day to day responsibilities include:
● Lead SOC operations and incident response activities including SOC management and IR commander role
● Oversee 24/7/365 monitoring of all FCC security channels (GSA's MTIPS, TIC, and PEP systems)
● Conduct Information Security GAP Analysis reviews
● Direct cybersecurity operations and incident response teams
● Coordinate with Department of Commerce Enterprise SOC
● Ensure compliance with NIST 800-61 guidelines and FCC 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
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements
● 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
● 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)
● Required Certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
● Required Certification: GIAC Incident Response Certification or GIAC Security Operations Manager (GSOM)
● Required Certification: Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate
● Clearance Requirements: Secret (S) clearance with eligibility for Top Secret
● Location: On-site at FCC headquarters; must be available 24/7/365 for critical incidents
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. 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, or protected veteran status
Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail [email protected].”