DMDC SOC Manager – Deputy Program Manager

• Provide overall leadership and operational management of the Security Operations Center (SOC)
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cybersecurity team responsible for continuous monitoring, cyber threat detection, incident analysis, and incident response
• Direct enterprise cyber incident response activities, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting
• Serve as the primary operational interface with Government leadership regarding operational status, emerging threats, and significant cybersecurity incidents
• Develop and improve SOC standard operating procedures, incident response playbooks, analyst workflows, and training programs
• Establish operational priorities and performance metrics to improve SOC effectiveness, maturity, and analyst readiness
• Coordinate cyber defense activities across Government organizations, contractor teams, and external Cybersecurity Service Providers
• Oversee continuous monitoring of enterprise networks, endpoints, cloud environments, applications, and cybersecurity tools
• Provide recommendations to reduce enterprise cyber risk and improve defensive capabilities
• Ensure SOC operations comply with DoD cybersecurity policies, DoD 8140 requirements, RMF guidance, and industry best practices
• Support cybersecurity assessments, operational planning, and continuous process improvement
• Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence within the SOC
• Support the Leidos program as Deputy Program Manager, including staffing, workforce performance, retention, resource needs, employee development, program risks, commitments, and performance
• Serve as acting Program Manager in the Program Manager's absence

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in cybersecurity operations, cyber defense, incident response, or Security Operations Center leadership; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree in accordance with Leidos equivalency guidelines
• Experience leading an enterprise Security Operations Center (SOC), Cyber Defense Team, Computer Network Defense (CND) organization, or equivalent cyber operations function
• Experience leading cyber incident response within large, complex enterprise environments
• Experience managing and developing technical teams responsible for cyber operations
• Experience developing SOC operating procedures, incident response playbooks, operational workflows, and performance metrics
• Strong understanding of enterprise cybersecurity operations, SIEM technologies, endpoint detection and response (EDR), network security monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability management, and cyber incident management
• Ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, operational status, and technical issues to senior Government leadership and executive stakeholders
• Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to maintain the required clearance
• Ability to satisfy applicable DoD 8140 certification requirements for the assigned work role
• Experience aligned with DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) Work Role 511 – Cyber Defense Analyst (Advanced)
• Ability to support onsite operations at the Government's Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) or DoD Center–Monterey Bay (Seaside, CA) in accordance with contract requirements

Demonstrates expertise in leading and managing Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, including incident response, cyber threat detection, and team development. Proficient in developing SOC procedures, performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards.

• Security Operations Center Leadership
• Cyber Incident Response Management
• Development of SOC Operating Procedures
• Enterprise Cybersecurity Operations
• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Cybersecurity Operations
• Incident Response
• Threat Detection
• Vulnerability Management
• SIEM Technologies
• Endpoint Detection and Response
• Network Security Monitoring
• Operational Workflows
• Performance Metrics
• Cyber Incident Management

• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Accountability

• DoD 8140 Certification Requirements

• Cyber Defense Team
• Computer Network Defense
• DoD Cyber Workforce Framework
• Operational Excellence
• Continuous Monitoring