Security Operations Center - North Las Vegas, United States - Criterion Systems

    Criterion Systems
    Criterion Systems North Las Vegas, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Overview:

    At Criterion Systems, we developed a different kind of businessa company whose real value is a reputation for excellence built upon the collective skills, talents, perspectives, and backgrounds of its people. By accepting a position with Criterion Systems, you will join a group of professionals with a collaborative mindset where we share ideas and foster professional development to accomplish our goals. In addition to our great culture, we also offer competitive compensation and benefit packages, company-sponsored team building events, and advancement opportunities. To find out more about how Criterion can help you take your career to the next level please visit our website: www.criterion- Criterion Systems is a Military/Veteran Friendly Company therefore we encourage Veterans to apply.

    Responsibilities:

    We are seeking to hire a Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager 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 15% 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 24x7 Security Operations Center.
    • Provide outstanding leadership to multiple teams of seasoned cybersecurity professionals.
    • Provide thoughtful and effective personnel management to multiple teams of professionals.
    • Promptly, thoroughly, and effectively communicate with federal government personnel across the Enterprise.
    • Coordinate activities and requirements with Security Engineering staff.
    • Define, refine, review and oversee Incident Management and Incident Handling activities, processes, procedures, and policy.
    • Develop, implement, and monitor pertinent metrics for security operations.
    • Develop, review and maintain a breadth of cybersecurity policies and procedures.
    • Coordinate research of system and process enhancements.
    • Identify and procure pertinent tools and equipment for SOC operations.
    • Perform periodic audit of various functional team products and tools for completeness and accuracy.
    • Develop and deliver periodic reports to Federal customer.
    • Provide oversight, perform, and review formal communications, such as SitReps & RFIs, to the Federal customer.
    • Facilitate and monitor staff training and development.
    • Provide staff scheduling management in a 24x7 operational environment.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Qualifications:

    Required Experience, Education, Skills & Technologies

    • US Citizenship
    • Bachelor's Degree required. Four (4) additional years of relevant work experience can be substituted for degree. Masters Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or related field preferred.
    • Ten (10) years of progressive technical experience with a preference for cybersecurity experience.
    • Minimum of 5 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.
    • 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

    • Active TS or Q equivalent security clearance or the ability to obtain one

    Work Schedule

    • Full-time on-site

    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.

    Criterion Systems, LLC and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination at all levels of our organization. We believe in treating all applicants and employees fairly and make employment decisions without regard to any individuals protected status: race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, marital/parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://careers-criterion-