Virtual Security Operations Center-Program Ma

Job Title: Program Manager / Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC)– CISSP

Company: Sugpiat Defense, LLC Salary: DOE

Reports To: PM FLSA Status: Full-Time / Exempt (Shift)

Location: Remote/ Hybrid (Washington, DC metro preferred- on-site requirements in the Washington, DC metro aera)

Job Summary:

Sugpiat Defense is looking for a highly qualified Program Manager with an active security clearance and extensive experience managing a Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC) in a federal setting. This dual-role leader will be responsible for both the execution of the contract at the program level and the operational oversight of vSOC services, addressing enterprise cybersecurity needs within a Managed Shared Services model. The successful candidate will ensure 24/7 readiness of the SOC, adherence to federal standards (FISMA, NIST, Zero Trust), and the delivery of high-quality contract performance within a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) structure.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Lead program planning, resource management, scheduling, and risk mitigation through a formal Program Management Plan (PMP).
  • Deliver and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) ensuring contract deliverables meet SLA thresholds and federal cybersecurity standards.
  • Serve as the primary interface to the federal Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative.
  • Manage internal staffing, subcontractors, and stakeholder coordination.
  • Conduct kickoff briefings, status reviews, and quarterly reporting.
  • vSOC Operations Management
  • Direct the operations of a contractor-hosted Virtual Security Operations Center (vSOC) delivering 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
  • Supervise tiered SOC teams and ensure shift coverage, operational performance, and audit-readiness.
  • Oversee incident handling, malware reverse engineering, SIEM optimization, and threat analytics.
  • Ensure compliance with federal security frameworks including FISMA, NIST SP 800-53/800-207, EO 14028, and Zero Trust requirements.
  • Develop and report on performance metrics, threat trends, and continuous improvement actions.

Required Education and Experience:

  • CISSP certification (required)
  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IT program management
  • 5+ years managing SOC or vSOC environments in the federal or defense sector
  • Strong understanding of federal compliance frameworks (FISMA, NIST, OMB, Zero Trust)
  • Experience developing and executing PMPs and QCPs for complex government programs
  • Demonstrated leadership with both technical and client-facing teams
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance or eligible to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PMP, CISM, CISA, or ITIL certification
  • Experience with VDI environments (e.g., Citrix, Nutanix)
  • Familiarity with SIEM platforms (Splunk preferred), IDS/IPS, endpoint protection
  • Background in incident response, vulnerability management, and federal audit cycles
  • Strong communication skills with ability to brief stakeholders and manage technical staff

Join Team Sugpiat to gain real-world experience in a federal cybersecurity mission. Be part of a team defending against nation-state actors and advanced threats. Sugpiat Defense offers competitive salaries, benefits, and shift differentials. Don’t wait, apply NOW!

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required, sometimes for extended periods, to walk, stand, or sit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders or stairs; use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and get in and out of vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move small or large objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the outdoor field duties of this job, the employee will also be exposed to outside weather conditions and other conditions such as loud noises, fumes, odors, dust, etc. This position may require travel.

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