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Security Operations Center Subject Matter Expert
SUMMARY:
DAWSON has an opportunity for a Security Operations Center Subject Matter Expert (Mentor) in the State of Qatar. The SOC Mentor will provide subject matter expertise in Security Operation Center activities, and is responsible for detecting, diagnosing, and remediating network infrastructure issues. The SOC Mentor will also be responsible for providing direct, in-country support to assist the customer with administering and protecting the enterprise.
This challenging large-scale opportunity supports the foreign military operations in a small to medium size enterprise. The SOC Mentor will be responsible for training personnel in country and developing artifacts that will assist the customer with the creation of various guides such as Configuration Guides, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Organizational Guides.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Train personnel on how to evaluate and document risks as outlined in the developed SOP
- Demonstrate the risk heat mapping as outlined in the SOP
- Train personnel on the critical metadata that is derived from the asset inventory and how the metadata can be used to drive various areas within operations as outlined in the SOP
- Demonstrate how to analyze results from a vulnerability scan as outlined in the SOP
- Train personnel on how to create and maintain security baselines against the developed SOPs
- Train personnel on how to interpret NIST SP 800-61 R2 and its applicability as it pertains to the developed SOPs
- Train personnel on interpreting the data available on User Behavioral analytics to achieve SOPs, guidance, and reporting
- Exercise signature creation and implementation across the appropriate security devices IAW developed SOPs
- Train personnel on the chain of custody procedures IAW with developed SOPs
- Exercise mock forensic reporting to the appropriate echelons IAW developed SOP
- Exercise regular Security Awareness communications with internal and external parties IAW SOP
- Train personnel on threat intelligence
- Demonstrate threat modeling basics and how threat modeling impacts daily SOC operations IAW developed SOPs
- Create, update, and follow SOPs and other relevant documentation (ex. Change and configuration management, backup and restore, incident management, etc.)
- Keep up to date on current and trending IT-related news regarding networks and security
- Create end user guides for software implementation
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Clearance: Active DoD SECRET or above
- Ten (10) years of experience in Security Operations Center activities
- Three (3) years of experience in SOC/NOSC Management
- DOD 8140/8570.01M, IAT Level II certification or higher
- Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills
- High level technical awareness of the following technologies: Virtualization technologies, Routers and Switches, and Next Generation Firewalls
COMPETENCIES:
- Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Occasionally required to stand
- Occasionally required to walk
- Continually required to sit
- Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Continually required to talk or hear
- While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- Additional remarks regarding work environment:
- Candidate must be a US Citizen with a valid US Passport and valid State driver’s license
- Must have an active or be able to obtain a US Secret or Higher DoD security clearance
- Candidate must be able to travel to and reside in Qatar for at least a year
- Candidate must be able to travel to Qatar or other overseas locations for several months at a time (up to one year)
- Candidate must be in good health with no pre-existing health issues impeding overseas work requirements/environment.
- Candidates must successfully pass overseas medical and dental health assessments
- Candidate must be able to obtain foreign country clearance(s) for Visa entries
DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
DAWSON is a federal government contractor and is required to comply with the federal government’s mandate that all employees of federal government contractors are vaccinated against COVID-19.
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
