Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cybersecurity Operations, Security Operation Center (SOC) Management, SOC Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Security Operations Center (SOC) Director at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across government.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a SOC Director, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be essential to the mission of the customer’s cybersecurity program. You will play a crucial role in leading 24x7 security monitoring, incident response, and threat detection services that safeguard statewide systems, data, and critical infrastructure.
● Lead/Manage/Support all SOC operational activities, ensuring rapid detection, triage, and response to security incidents while maintaining contractual SLAs and compliance requirements
● Collaborate with cybersecurity leadership, agency stakeholders, security engineers, and incident response teams to maintain a unified, effective security posture
● Drive continuous improvement of SOC processes, analyst performance, detection capabilities, and service delivery through innovation, automation, and data-driven decision-making
● Utilize SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, logging infrastructure, and other enterprise security technologies to enhance monitoring and incident response effectiveness

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The SOC Director must have:
● Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field; or equivalent experience
● Experience: 10+ years of related cybersecurity experience, including 3+ years managing or directing SOC operations
● Technical skills:

• Expert knowledge of: SOC operations, SIEM/SOAR platforms, threat analysis, incident response, and security engineering fundamentals
• Experience with government or regulated environments; strong communication skills; demonstrated ability to manage high‑visibility incidents and stakeholder expectations
• Prior experience managing teams of 10 or more, in a Security Operations setting.

● Security clearance level: Ability to pass required background checks

● Location: This will be a hybrid work arrangement based in Austin, TX. Please expect to be on-site in Austin 1-3 days a week;

● Timeline: This is a contingent position, expected to start after 1 May 2027

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA TX Austin

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life bal