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SOC Shift Lead

Cherokee Federal
401(k)
United States, Nevada, North Las Vegas
Mar 10, 2025
SOC Shift Lead As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen AND an active Top-Secret or DOE Q clearance. A SOC Shift Lead oversees and manages security operations center (SOC) activities during their shift, coordinating incident response, monitoring threats, and ensuring team efficiency and effectiveness in safeguarding systems and data. Compensation & Benefits: Estimated Starting Salary Range for SOC Shift Lead: $85,000 - $95,000 Pay commensurate with experience. Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice. SOC Shift Lead Responsibilities Include: Direct supervision of a team of experienced Intrusion Analysts Administrative and scheduling support for a team of up to five direct reports Triage of alerts in support of network security monitoring operations Review and analyze network packet capture files Review and analyze IDS/IPS alerts Review of security vulnerability data Utilize threat hunting techniques to pro-actively identify threat activity Identification, review, and tracking of malicious code Reporting malicious activity to customer sites Provide customers with remediation recommendations Review and management of incident response activity Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the team for an identified area of technical expertise Develop use of new services, technology, and products Conduct training and coaching sessions for junior team members Creation, review, and approval of new procedural documentation Other duties as assigned Travel up to 10% Performs other job-related duties as assigned SOC Shift Lead Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security or related technical discipline OR four (4) years professional IT experience may be used in lieu of degree. Five (5) years of IT experience with a preference in network security monitoring. Every additional year of completed schooling from a University may count towards a year of experience. Experience in supervision or management of IT or security operations Must be willing to work various 12 hour shifts in a 24x7 environment Strong knowledge of network and host-based IDS/IPS Strong knowledge of SIEM technologies Strong knowledge of Anti-Malware or EDR technologies Strong knowledge of networking Strong knowledge of common network protocols Strong knowledge of information security principles Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent technical and business writing skills Excellent customer service skills Possess DoD approved baseline certifications for IAT Level II and CSSP Analyst, or obtain within the first six months of employment Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal Company Information: Criterion is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about Criterion, visit cherokee-federal.com. #CherokeeFederal #LI Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply. Similar searchable job titles: SOC Manager SOC Supervisor Security Operations Lead Incident Response Lead Cybersecurity Operations Lead Keywords: SOC Management Incident Response Threat Monitoring Security Operations Team Coordination Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.