Security Operations Manager

Position Overview :

The Security Operations Manager leads all operational security activities required to maintain the security posture of Consular Affairs (CA) production systems in accordance with Department of State (DoS) Information Assurance (IA) and Compliance policies. This role oversees the Security Operations team responsible for A&A support continuous monitoring incident response patch and vulnerability management POA&M remediation cyber hygiene SIEM operations and maintenance of standard security configurations across all CA environments. The Security Operations Manager ensures compliance with DoS security controls standards and Diplomatic Technology IA accreditation requirements while coordinating with ISSO teams engineering groups and external stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership deep IA and compliance experience and the ability to manage complex security operations in a global enterprise production environment.

Primary Responsibilities :

Lead and manage the Security Operations team responsible for maintaining CA production security posture across domestic and overseas environments.

Ensure compliance with DoS IA and security policies NIST SP 800-53 IRM / IA accreditation requirements and CA / CST ISSO guidance.

Oversee and support all phases of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process including continuous monitoring evidence collection documentation and remediation tracking.

Manage and maintain POA&M remediation ensuring timely updates closure of vulnerabilities and compliance with required reporting frequency.

Oversee security monitoring threat detection digital forensics support centralized logging SIEM administration and correlation analysis.

Lead incident response operations including investigation containment remediation reporting and coordination with DoS and interagency stakeholders.

Maintain standard security configurations Group Policy Object (GPO) compliance enclave / network segregation support and secure baseline management.

Direct patch and security update operations including deployment compliance tracking failure remediation and documentation.

Ensure compliance with DoS patching timelines vulnerability mitigation rules and Notification Bulletin requirements.

Support cyber hygiene assessments vulnerability scans risk mitigation activities and validation of implemented security controls.

Develop and maintain security diagrams operational documentation SOPs and policies.

Assist with security tests and audits ensuring CA systems are properly configured and security controls operate as intended.

Coordinate with CA / CST ISSO engineering teams operations centers and external organizations to support enterprise security strategy incident coordination and compliance initiatives.

Basic Qualifications :

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.

Masters degree and 15 years of prior relevant experience in cybersecurity information assurance security operations or related IT lieu of degree 20 years experience is required.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification.

Demonstrated experience managing and leading security operations staff in an enterprise production environment of similar size scope and complexity.

Proven experience managing information security risks and completing the full Assessment & Authorization (A&A) process including achieving an Authority to Operate (ATO) for cloud or hybrid environments.

Strong experience with continuous monitoring vulnerability management incident response centralized logging and SIEM operations.

Experience with NIST SP 800-53 security controls IA compliance frameworks and accreditation processes aligned with DoS IRM / IA.

Demonstrated experience maintaining secure baselines STIG / CSH compliance Group Policy Object (GPO) enforcement and secure configuration management.

Experience leading enterprise patch management operations deploying security updates conducting remediation and maintaining compliance with DoS patching timelines.

Experience with POA&M lifecycle management remediation tracking and reporting activities.

Preferred Qualification :

Experience working with DoS security policies DS guidance and IRM / IA processes .

Demonstrated experience with encryption devices cryptographic procedures and secure data handling across enterprise networks.

Experience supporting or administering SIEM platforms (Splunk ArcSight QRadar Elastic etc.).

Experience conducting digital forensics log analysis threat correlation and OSINT-aligned security investigations.

Experience with STIGs secure configuration guides and CA-specific baseline development.

Experience with patch management systems automation tools antivirus / EDR management and vulnerability scanning platforms (e.g. Tenable Qualys).

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments involving cloud hybrid and on-premises security architectures .

Prior experience supporting Department of State (DoS) FBI DHS or Intelligence Community (IC) security environments is highly preferred.

Relevant security certifications such as :

CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

GIAC Certifications (GCIH GCIA GCFA GCED etc.)

Security CySA or CASP

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)

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Original Posting : November 20 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $148850.00 - $269075.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Splunk,Compliance Management,IDS,SOC,Cybersecurity,Identity & Access Management,Security,Information Security,Process Engineering,Metadata,Encryption,Siem

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 148850 - 269075