SOC Manager

The role

You will oversee a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center for a large federal cybersecurity program. You will manage a tiered analyst structure, drive detection and response KPIs, and lead SOC staffing, training, and quality assurance.

What you will do

• Own 24x7x365 Security Operations Center performance and serve as its escalation authority.
• Manage detection and response KPIs (MTTD/MTTR) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead a tiered analyst structure, integrating human analysts with AI-driven capabilities.
• Deliver regular threat intelligence and SOC performance briefings to program and client leadership.
• Set and evolve SIEM/SOAR platform strategy and use-case development priorities.
• Lead SOC staffing, scheduling, training, and quality assurance programs.
• Coordinate incident response for significant security events and conduct post-incident reviews.
• Ensure SOC processes and playbooks remain current with evolving threats and technologies.
• Coordinate with threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and engineering functions to enhance detection coverage.

Required qualifications

• 10 years of cybersecurity experience
• At least 5 years in a SOC leadership role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Deep understanding of SIEM/SOAR platforms, incident response processes, and detection engineering
• Proven experience leading and developing large technical teams in a 24x7 operational environment
• CISSP, CISM, or GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) required
• Active Secret or higher security clearance

Nice to have

• GCIH

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.