Senior Cybersecurity SOC Manager Task Lead

Senior Cybersecurity SOC Manager Task Lead

This position requires the ability to obtain a Public Trust

The Senior Cybersecurity SOC Manager Task Lead will oversee and enhance real-time threat monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity defenses and provide expert-level systems analysis, design, integration, and documentation of cybersecurity strategies and processes. As the Task Lead, you will manage SOC operations, develop key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure the SOC aligns with industry best practices, compliance requirements, and the evolving threat landscape. This role requires a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cybersecurity and incident management, with the ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams.

Please Note:  This position is for future needs. If you are interested in a future with Cherokee Federal, APPLY TODAY!  We are accepting applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Cybersecurity SOC Manager Task Lead: $165,000 to $175,000
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Cybersecurity SOC Manager Task Lead Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide high-level systems analysis, design, integration, documentation, and implementation advice on complex cybersecurity issues and studies.
• Oversee real-time alert monitoring and triage, ensuring efficient prioritization of incoming security alerts based on severity and potential impact.
• Promptly document and report security incidents following established procedures, ensuring comprehensive and accurate incident reporting for further analysis and response.
• Conduct thorough analysis and investigation of security incidents to identify root causes, attack vectors, and the potential impact on systems and data.
• Implement containment strategies to prevent the spread of security incidents, eradicate threats, and facilitate timely recovery of impacted assets.
• Coordinate response efforts across teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration to mitigate incidents efficiently.
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis of digital artifacts and conduct malware analysis to understand security threats and develop countermeasures.
• Collect, process, and fuse threat intelligence from internal and external sources to gain insights into emerging threats, attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Analyze threat intelligence to identify patterns, trends, and indicators of compromise (IOCs), producing actionable intelligence reports to inform defensive strategies.
• Share relevant threat intelligence with peer organizations, industry groups, and government agencies to enhance collective defense and improve overall cybersecurity posture.
• Proactively search for signs of malicious activity within the network environment, utilizing advanced techniques and tools to detect and mitigate threats before escalation.
• Continuously fine-tune security sensors and analytical tools to improve detection capabilities and reduce false positives, enhancing threat detection and response.
• Develop and deploy custom analytics and detection mechanisms tailored to the organization’s specific threat landscape, leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques.
• Explore machine learning algorithms to enhance threat detection, prediction, and response capabilities, enabling more proactive cybersecurity defenses.
• Develop and execute adversary emulation exercises and red team engagements to simulate realistic attack scenarios, evaluate defensive capabilities, and identify vulnerabilities.
• Facilitate collaborative engagements between red and blue teams to foster knowledge sharing, mutual understanding of TTPs, and iterative refinement of defensive strategies.
• Systematically assess the severity and potential impact of identified vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation efforts based on risk, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders for timely mitigation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the SOC by promoting knowledge sharing, skills development, and cross-functional collaboration through debriefs, post-incident analyses, and lessons learned sessions.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the effectiveness of SOC operations, such as the success of adversary emulation exercises, vulnerability remediation timelines, and overall defensive capabilities.
• Regularly report to executive leadership and stakeholders on the SOC’s contribution to risk reduc