1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $85–$165/hr · Remote (U.S.)

SOC Program Manager (Airport & Critical Infrastructure)

Lead the people, process and reporting behind a security operations center that protects an airport or other critical infrastructure, where IT and operational systems share one threat picture.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Run the SOC as a program: staffing, shift coverage, schedules, budgets, risks and status reporting to the customer
Own the playbooks, escalation paths and incident response process, and make sure they match how the site actually operates
Work with our SIEM and detection engineers to set priorities, measure alert quality and close gaps in coverage
Keep metrics, SLAs and after-action reports honest and clear before they reach the Government
Coordinate with airport or facility operations, IT, physical security and outside partners during incidents and exercises

Required qualifications

Active CISSP or CISM certification
Experience managing or leading a security operations center for an airport, utility, transit system or other critical-infrastructure operator
Track record running a security operations program: staffing, process, reporting and customer communication
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Hands-on familiarity with SIEM and SOAR platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar or Elastic
Experience with OT or ICS environments, including baggage, access control, building automation or SCADA systems
Familiarity with TSA security directives, CISA guidance, NIST CSF or NIST SP 800-61 incident handling
PMP or comparable program management credential

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $85–$165 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — SOC Program Manager (Airport & Critical Infrastructure)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the SOC program you have managed that is most like this role: the organization or type of site, the size of the team and coverage model, what you owned, a hard incident or operational problem you worked through, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $85–$165 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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