Security Operations Center Lead

Company: Federal Home Loan Banks Office Of Finance
Location: Reston
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION: Security Operation Center Lead DATE: February 2026 DEPARTMENT: Information Technology FLSA: Exempt REPORTS TO: Director, Information Security LOCATION: Hybrid/Reston SUMMARY OF POSITION We are seeking a highly skilled Security Operation Center (SOC) lead, with a strong focus on security monitoring, incident responses and cyber threat hunting to join our Information Security team. This role is critical in proactively identifying, analyzing, and mitigating advanced threats across OF’s enterprise environment. You will leverage your expertise in threat detection, incident response, and security analytics to strengthen OF’s security posture and protect the organization from evolving cyber threats. This role also has a shared engineering responsibility to SOC related security tools, and manages the relationship with OF’s Managed Detection and Responses (MDR) service provider. We’re proud of the way our teammates have a positive impact on everything we do. Our employees are committed to and exemplify our Core Values: Integrity through accountability, consistency, transparency, and trust Agility through adaptability, continuous improvement, expertise, and flexibility Partnership through collaboration, communication, leadership, and teamwork Inclusivity through diversity, relationships, respect, and support PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Design, install, configure and maintain the operation of a wide range of security tools: endpoint detection and response, MDR, email security gateway, etc. Lead threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and advanced persistent threats (APTs) across endpoints, networks, and cloud environments. Develop and execute hypotheses-driven hunts using threat intelligence, behavioral analytics, and anomaly detection techniques. Research emerging threats, attack techniques, and adversary tactics (MITRE’s ATT&CK framework) to continuously improve hunting methodologies. Develop and update security monitoring use-cases with OF’s MDR service provider. Responsible for day-to-day operations to monitor, troubleshoot and ensure optimum performance of information security infrastructure. PRINCIPAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field. A minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in designing, implementing and operating security tools in highly technical security infrastructure environments, preferably in Financial Services or related verticals with significant Compliance and Regulatory requirements. A minimum of 2 years of experience focused on threat hunting or advanced detection. Working experience on SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, etc.), EDR solutions (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, etc.), and log analysis. Deep understanding of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK. Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse groups of individuals, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law .

Keywords: Federal Home Loan Banks Office Of Finance, Harrisonburg , Security Operations Center Lead, IT / Software / Systems , Reston, Virginia