CBO - vSOC Project Manager
cFocus Software seeks a vSOC Project Manager to join our program supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This position is remote. This position requires a Public Trust clearance.Qualifications:Active Public Trust clearanceB.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field15+ years of Project/Program Manager experienceExperience managing Security Operations Centers (SOC) or vSOC programsStrong understanding of SIEM platforms, particularly Microsoft SentinelKnowledge of incident response, threat detection, and SOC workflowsFamiliarity with NIST frameworks (800-53, 800-61, 800-92) and Zero Trust principlesExperience managing SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics (MTTD, MTTR)Ability to manage cross-functional cybersecurity teams and stakeholdersExperience with Microsoft Defender, AWS logging, and cloud security monitoringExperience managing compliance requirements (CUI, PII, PHI, FTI)Strong communication and reporting skills for executive-level briefingsActive Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationPreferred certifications include but are not limited toGCIA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, or equivalent cybersecurity certifications Microsoft Sentinel or Microsoft security platform certifications Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., AWS security) Privacy certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPM) where applicable Duties:Provide overall program management and leadership for vSOC operationsServe as the primary point of contact for CBO stakeholders and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)Oversee 24x7x365 SOC operations including Tier I, II, and III analysts and engineering supportEnsure compliance with SLAs for monitoring, triage, response, and reportingManage delivery of required reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly, and incident reports)Coordinate incident response activities and escalation for high-severity eventsLead program planning, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocationEnsure alignment with Microsoft Sentinel and Defender-based security operationsOversee log management, ingestion health, and reporting deliverablesCoordinate vulnerability and patch management reporting and remediation trackingEnsure compliance with NIST standards, IRS 1075, and federal security requirementsLead continuous improvement initiatives including detection engineering and automationSupport disaster recovery (DR) and continuity testing activities