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