Senior Technology Advisor – Security Operations Center (SOC)
General Dynamics Information Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Huntsville • Alabama, Colorado, District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $174,250 - $235,750 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
CloudCyber Security
About the role
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, business units, and other stakeholders by offering recommendations on IT and cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures that align with organizational objectives.
- Conduct in-depth analysis and research on cutting-edge technologies, industry trends, and best practices to inform decision-making processes related to security operations.
- Develop well-researched, insightful, and engaging whitepapers addressing various aspects of IT and cybersecurity, such as threat intelligence, incident response, risk assessment, and compliance.
- Continuously identify, assess, and recommend new or improved services to enhance the overall efficiency, effectiveness, and security of the organization's IT infrastructure.
- Actively mentor junior members of the SOC team and the Analysis Support Team (AST), fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Plan, develop, and deliver training programs and workshops for staff at all levels to improve their understanding of current and evolving cybersecurity threats, tools, and best practices.
- Assess potential vendors, partners, and solutions providers to ensure alignment with the organization's security needs and goals.
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive incident response plans, playbooks, and procedures to minimize the impact of security incidents.
- Analyze data from security monitoring systems and other sources to provide regular reports and metrics on key performance indicators, risk mitigation efforts, and return on investment for the SOC team's initiatives.
- Perform requirements analysis to help define functional user requirements for all SOC and Task order mission functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of relevant experience, equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and experience will be considered.
- Required Certifications: 8570 IAT II prior to start date (CISSP, CASP, or other IAT Level 3 certification preferred.)
- Relevant work experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, including roles in SOC, Network/Security Engineering, Threat Intelligence, or similar domains.
- Demonstrated expertise in multiple IT disciplines, including network architecture, cloud security, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and incident response.
- Proven ability to analyze complex technical issues and translate them into clear, concise language for non-technical audiences.
- Strong written communication skills with a portfolio of published whitepapers or articles showcasing your subject matter expertise.
- Aptitude for identifying market trends and emerging technologies with the potential to positively impact the organization's security posture.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the capacity to build relationships and credibility at all levels within the organization and externally.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and evaluating potential partners for IT security products and services.
- Ability to travel occasionally for conferences, workshops, and client meetings.
Benefits
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
cybersecuritythreat intelligenceincident responserisk assessmentnetwork architecturecloud securityendpoint protectionvulnerability managementidentity and access managementrequirements analysis
Soft skills
written communicationmentoringinterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillsanalytical skillstraining developmentrelationship buildingdecision-makingcontinuous learningproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's Degree8570 IAT IICISSPCASP