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Zachary Piper Solutions

SOC Chief Engineer

📌Washington, United States 🇺🇸

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⏱︎ full-time

🧙‍♂️ senior

💰 165000

on-site

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a SOC Chief Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the technical operations of the Security Operations Center, ensuring the effective detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic oversight to maintain and enhance the organization's security posture. This position is fully on-site in Washington, D.C. and has Top-Secret Level Clearance.

Responsibilities of the SOC Chief Engineer include:

  • Direct and manage SOC operations, including incident detection, triage, investigation, and response.
  • Serve as Incident Response Commander during major cybersecurity events.
  • Lead insider threat detection and mitigation efforts using behavioral analytics and threat intelligence.
  • Conduct advanced threat analysis and integrate findings into SOC workflows and defensive strategies.
  • Perform Information Security GAP Analysis reviews and recommend remediation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain SOC playbooks, SOPs, and escalation protocols.
  • Oversee integration and optimization of SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection platforms.
  • Mentor SOC analysts and engineers, fostering technical growth and operational excellence.
  • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security controls are effectively implemented and maintained.

Qualifications for the SOC Chief Engineer include:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience in SOC operations and incident response, including SOC management and IR commander responsibilities.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or GIAC Incident Response Certification
  • Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate
  • Proven leadership in cybersecurity operations and incident response.
  • Expertise in threat detection, insider threat analysis, and threat intelligence.
  • Strong understanding of security technologies and automation tools.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Compensation for the SOC Chief Engineer include:

Salary Range: $165-185k (based on experience)

Full Benefits Package includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Keywords:

SOC Chief Engineer, Security Operations Center, SOC operations, incident response, IR commander, insider threat analysis, threat analysis, NICE Work Role Framework, PD-WRL-003, PD-WRL-005, PD-WRL-006, cybersecurity operations, Information Security GAP Analysis, SIEM, SOAR, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, threat intelligence, playbooks, SOPs, escalation protocols, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, cloud security, AWS, Azure, GCP, CISSP, GIAC Incident Response Certification, Microsoft Certified Security Operations Analyst Associate, cybersecurity leadership, technical mentorship, compliance, behavioral analytics, security automation, cross-functional collaboration, vulnerability management, security controls, federal cybersecurity standards, strategic planning, cyber threat detection, and remediation strategies.

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