Senior Cybersecurity Manager

Job ID 2501895

Location REMOTE WORK, TX, US

Date Posted 2025-02-12

Category Cyber

Subcategory Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain None

Potential for Remote Work No

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Manager to play a critical role in our cybersecurity service delivery program, leading the efforts of our Security Operations Center (SOC). This position requires an experienced leader who can oversee the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of all cybersecurity services, including a deep understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions and other associated IT infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in cybersecurity management, strategic planning, and team leadership, and must have demonstrable experience leading SOC, incident response, forensics, and recovery teams.

This role is 100% remote

Essential Duties Of This Position Include

• Develop and implement strategies for establishing a robust Security Operations Center.
• Oversee the design, configuration, and maintenance of SOC infrastructure, ensuring it meets organizational and industry standards.
• Ensure the SOC is equipped with the necessary tools, technologies, and processes to effectively monitor and respond to cybersecurity threats.
• Ensure the SIEM solution effectively collects, analyzes, and reports on security events and incidents.
• Familiarity with attacker tactics and frameworks such as the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Continuously evaluate and improve SIEM capabilities to enhance threat detection and response times.
• Establish and maintain continuous monitoring of all IT infrastructure and services to detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop and implement incident response protocols and procedures.
• Regularly report on the status of cybersecurity operations, including incident trends, threat intelligence, and SOC performance metrics.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team of SOC analysts and cybersecurity professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and proactive team culture focused on continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and support to team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for SOC-related inquiries and incident escalations.
• Communicate cybersecurity risks and strategies to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay current with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Identify and implement best practices to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of SOC operations.
• Regularly review and update SOC policies, procedures, and standards to ensure they remain relevant and effective.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eighteen (18) years or more experience; Master’s degree and sixteen (16) years or more experience; PhD or JD and fifteen (15) years or more experience.
• Proven experience leading and managing a 24x7 SOC operation.
• Proven experience with hands on participation in threat hunting on either red and/or blue teams.
• Proven experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and SPLUNK.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• GSOC, GSOM, or C|SA or similar security certification.
• CISSP, CISM or similar security certification.
  
  

Target salary range $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.