Security Operations Center Supervisor

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We are seeking to hire a Security Operations Center Supervisor to support a government customer in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The candidate will be responsible for supervision of a team of Intrusion Analysts working in a 24x7 shift environment, as well as other analysts.  The position requires interaction with security personnel at customer sites, various levels of management, and outside agencies.  Position will include approximately 10% travel, local and nationwide.  Applicants must be positive, flexible, self-starter requiring minimal supervision, and able to excel in a fast-paced environment.  Communication skills are critical with the ability to verbalize and provide documentation to both technical and non-technically audiences.  Applicants must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task effectively.  Applicant must possess strong knowledge of current intrusion analysis tools and methodologies, and current cyber threats and exploitation methodologies.

Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and prioritize research and analysis efforts of a 24x7x365 Enterprise Security Operations Center
• Coordinate activities and requirements with Security Engineering staff
• Perform Incident Management and Incident Handling activities
• Develop, implement, and monitor pertinent metrics for security operations
• Develop pertinent policies and procedures as needed
• Coordinate research of system and process enhancements
• Interact with government and contractor personnel across the Enterprise
• Identify and procure pertinent tools and equipment for SOC operations
• Perform periodic audit of various functional team products for completeness and accuracy
• Develop and deliver periodic reports to Federal customers
• Provide oversight of formal customer site communications
• Facilitate staff training and development
• Provide staff scheduling management in a 24x7 operational environment
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

• Ability to obtain a clearance (Active DOE Q OR TS clearance preferred).
• US Citizenship (no dual citizens)
  
• Must have a minimum of 3 years progressive technical experience
  
• Seven (7) years of experience with a preference in IT and/or cybersecurity
• Minimum of 2 years of management/supervisory experience highly desired.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), and interpersonal skills.​
• Ability to motivate, direct and coordinate a diverse team of technical professionals to achieve mission goals on a consistent and sustainable basis.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to various audiences. 
• Bachelor's Degree required. Four (4) years of working experience can be substituted for degree.  Master’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred.
• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire 
• Related technical certifications including CEH, GCIA, GCIH, or equivalent are desired.

Security Clearance Level

•  Ability to obtain a clearance or an Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to upgrade to a Department of Energy (DOE) “Q” Clearance, or an active DOE "Q" clearance
  

Work Schedule

• Full-time with work on-site each week in North Las Vegas, NV.  This is not a fully remote position.
  

Benefits Offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Tuition/Training Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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