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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Program Manager (Ops Center Manager for SOC & NOC) - **Company:** Jfl Consulting, Llc - **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Nagios, Network Control, Network Monitoring, S Interface, Security Information and Event Management, WhatsUp Gold (Software), Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Microsoft Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR Platform, Cyber Warfare, Splunk - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9052548/program-manager-ops-center-manager-for-soc-noc ## About the Role * 10+ years of combined SOC/NOC type experience * At least 4+ years in a leadership role * Minimum Secret Clearance * One of the following technical certifications CISSP, CISM, CISA, GCIH, GSOC, SecX * Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 operations center environments * Demonstrated experience managing global initiatives * Strong understanding of SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, or equivalent) * Experience with DoD and NIST compliance requirements * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience), * A program management certification (PMP or ITIL) * Experience with SOAR platforms (Palo Alto XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, or equivalent) * Experience with Network availability and monitoring platforms (Solarwinds, Nagios, WhatsupGold) * Prior experience managing DoD contract or federal government SOC/NOC programs * Master's degree in Cybersecurity or related field * Experience integrating AI/ML capabilities into cyber operations ## Description We're looking for an Ops Center Manager who will have full program authority over both the Security Operations Center and the Network Operations Center. This role owns the operational model, staffing, budget, tooling strategy, compliance posture, and vendor relationships for the entire program. The manager is the primary escalation point for all P1 incidents and serves as the operations center's interface to executive leadership., * Maintain stakeholder and customer relationships, keeping clear communication to ensure alignment on operations, priorities, deliverables, and SOC/NOC services * Own and maintain the 24/7/365 operational posture of the combined SOC/NOC * Manage a highly technical team across four technical tiers * Set and enforce SOC/NOC policies, playbooks, and standard operating procedures * Own the certification and compliance register and ensure all staff maintain compliance * Drive the annual hiring plan, partner with HR on sourcing and interviewing * Manage the full operations center budget including tooling, internal training, and certifications * Deliver weekly and monthly metrics reporting, as well as brief high level internal and external stakeholders * Serve as on-call escalation point for all high level severity incidents outside business hours * Lead vendor discussions for SIEM, SOAR, ticketing, and network monitoring platforms * Set the weekly, monthly, and quarterly agendas ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Designing AI-first products: When the interface is no longer the product](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2062-designing-ai-first-products-when-the-interface-is-no-longer-the-product) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [AI-Driven Interfaces: Designing the New Grammar of Interaction](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2014-ai-driven-interfaces-designing-the-new-grammar-of-interaction) - [One Interface, Two Audiences: Designing CLIs for Humans and AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100298-one-interface-two-audiences-designing-clis-for-humans-and-ai-agents) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023)