Deputy Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager

We are seeking a motivated and customer-oriented professional to support our HHS client. The Deputy SOC Manager supports the SOC Manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Security Operations Center (SOC). This role involves assisting in managing a team of security analysts, coordinating with other departments, and contributing to the implementation of security policies and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.

Location: Hybrid - Atlanta, GA

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Assist the SOC Manager in leading and managing a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center.
• Support in hiring, training, and performance management activities as needed.
• Aid in developing and maintaining incident response procedures to ensure timely detection, analysis, and resolution of security incidents.
• ​Monitor and report the status of tickets and other cyber defense tasks assigned to the CSIRC and ensuring items are coordinated, logged, tracked, and resolved appropriately.
• Assist in coordinating with relevant stakeholders to escalate and respond to security incidents effectively.
• Assist in analyzing security events and alerts to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensures staff compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, corporate policies, guidelines, and procedures, including but not limited to, NIST, MTTRE requirements
• Support in developing strategies to mitigate identified risks and vulnerabilities.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of incident response plans, including communication plans and escalation procedures.
• Participate in regular tabletop exercises and simulations to test the effectiveness of incident response plans.
• Provide guidance and support to employees on security best practices and policies.
• Serves as technical expert on SOC matters including items related to monitoring and response of partner and client operations and provides input to Executive Management on the overall strategic direction

Required Qualification:

• Minimum of 3 years of SOC management experience
• ​Minimum of 5 years working inside a SOC environment
• Broad understanding of Cyber Security and Network is a must
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP
• Understand IDS / IPS rules to identify and/or prevent malicious activity
• ​Experience in Splunk
• Experience with current cyber threats and the associated tactics, techniques, and procedures used to infiltrate computer networks.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools, security technologies, and best practices.
• Understanding of security incident response procedures and methodologies.
• ​Ability to provide feedback, coach employee performance, and effectively implement disciplinary action as needed
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Emotional Intelligence - Understand and react to others' emotions for high quality team output
• Understanding of Security frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK, and Security Models such as Cyber Kill Chain
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong writing skills
• CompTIA Security + CASP, CEH or equivalent IT certification required

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required

Clearance Requirement: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Why Join Gunnison?

• Gunnison takes on ambitious projects. We target fun, challenging work that requires creative thinking and innovation.
• Quality is our top priority.
• Gunnison employee benefits meet or exceed what other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area offer.
• There is a great sense of camaraderie at Gunnison. This is an atmosphere we will maintain as we continue to grow.
• We are growing rapidly and the opportunity for individual professional growth with Gunnison is outstanding.
• We hire for careers at Gunnison, not to fill a position.

Employee Benefits

Gunnison employee benefits meet or beat other companies in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including:

• Bonuses AND profit-sharing!
• 401k Matching
• Certifications and training allowance $2,500/year
• 3 weeks of personal leave your first year (160 hours can roll over every year)
• 5 days of Flex-Time-Off per year

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Must be eligible for employment in the United States. We are unable to sponsor candidates at this time.

In 1994 Gunnison Consulting Group began serving the greater Washington, D.C. metro area, focused on tackling our customers' most ambitious technology projects. By creating a culture dedicated to enabling our customers and employees to achieve more than they ever thought they could , the company has thrived for over 25 years.