Security Operations Program Manager
Listed on 2026-09-02
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Consultant, IT Project Manager, Information Security & Data Protection
Description
No two career paths will ever look the same. At we know the most talented and diverse IT and cyber security professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions. We look for solutions that not only transform businesses, but change the world.
Leidos is seeking a Security Operations Center (SOC) Program Manager to support a federal customer within the Department of Homeland Security.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Provides subject matter expertise on enterprise information security architecture as applied to the organization's overall security strategy.
Advises program on overall risk levels and security posture.
Serves as an internal consultant and advisor in own area(s) of expertise (e.g., technology, tools, standards, best practices, processes, etc.).
Articulates daily challenges to the DHS Portfolio Manager to support SOC development and growth
Interprets and advises on patterns of noncompliance with program standards and adherence to industry best practices to determine their impact on levels of risk and/or overall effectiveness of the team’s cyber security mission and objectives.
Interprets and advises on appropriate application of laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to specific issues.
Develops short-term and strategic training events for the assigned team.
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree and 8-10 years of prior relevant experience. Must be able to obtain a customer specific background investigation.
At least 10 years of experience:
Organizing, directing, and managing contract operation support functions, involving multiple, complex, and inter- related project tasks.
Meeting with customer and contractor personnel to formulate and review task plans and deliverable items.
Ensuring conformance with program task schedules and costs.
Establishing and maintaining technical and financial reports to show progress of projects
Organizing and delegating responsibilities to subordinates and overseeing the successful completion of all assigned tasks.
AND
Minimum 8 years of direct project and program management experience in delivery of information systems or computer network support services
In-depth understanding of cyber security architectures, technical platforms and threat management standards and industry best practices.
Subject matter expertise on enterprise information security architecture and ability to apply these to the organization's overall security strategy.
Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities as they relate to the cyber security area of expertise.
Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cyber security lapses as they relate to the cyber security area of expertise.
Ability to apply an organization's goals and objectives to develop and maintain the team’s operations architecture.
Knowledge of integrating the team’s goals and objectives into team’s technical and/or functional architecture.
Strong ability to work well with a diverse staff base.
Demonstrated experience in making processes more efficient.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to the cyber security area of expertise.
Experience working in a heavily regulated and/or audited environment.
Excellent written, oral and presentation skills, especially in conducting cross-training events for the team other cyber security teams.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to execute technology and/or tool automation processes.
Ability to optimize systems and/or tools to meet enterprise performance requirements.
Technical (hands-on) experience with Sustainment, Splunk, Malware Analysis, Security Monitoring, Cyber Security Compliance, Cyber Security Risk assessments, and technical procedure documentation
Knowledge of operations testing and evaluation methods as they relate to the Cyber Security area of expertise.
Experience managing a technical team in an operational environment (SOC considered a plus)
Experience in network and cyber security design, engineering and operations
Experience with…
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