SOC Tier 3 and Incident Response Lead

Position Summary

Strategic Operational Solutions (STOPSO) is seeking a SOC Tier 3 and Incident Response Lead to support the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Defensive Cyberspace Operations Mission Support Services (DCOMSS) program at Fort Bragg North Carolina. Lead complex intrusion analysis and incident response conduct advanced threat hunts and improve detection coverage. This senior technical role guides Tier 1 and Tier 2 analysts during high-priority investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead analysis of complex intrusions and suspected advanced persistent threat activity across host network and intelligence sources.

Direct technical incident investigation evidence handling scope assessment and response recommendations.

Coordinate containment eradication recovery and reporting with authorized Government stakeholders.

Plan advanced hunts and develop or validate correlation rules YARA content and network or host detections.

Review significant incident records and ensure findings actions and handoffs are complete and timely.

Mentor lower-tier analysts improve playbooks and support exercises and surge response.

Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the positions responsibilities qualifications clearance and authorized scope.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience

Minimum 5 years of documented relevant experience. Relevant incident response and cyber defense experience in a DoD or enterprise setting including CJCSM 6510.01B familiarity advanced intrusion analysis hunting and detection engineering.

DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) 531 Cyber Defense Incident Responder Advanced proficiency and DCWF 511 Cyber Defense Analyst Advanced proficiency.

Meet DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements for every assigned work role and proficiency through an approved education training certification or authorized experience route before independent cyber work. Document work-role appointment and qualification; maintain required residential qualification and continuing learning. A higher-level approved option may qualify the same role at a lower level.

Current matrix-listed certification options for 531 Advanced: CFR CySA GCFA GCIA GICSP.

Current matrix-listed certification options for 511 Advanced: CBROPS CFR CySA GCFA GCIA GICSP.

Qualification is needed for both assigned roles.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of Advanced incident response intrusion analysis network and host forensics threat hunting detection engineering and incident categorization.

Proficiency with SIEM EDR packet analysis YARA Snort or Suricata and forensic or malware-analysis tools appropriate to assigned duties and approved access.

Ability to produce accurate records explain findings and decisions and follow approved procedures and security requirements.

Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound judgment when coordinating with technical staff and Government stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills confidentiality and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading major incident response in a DoD or enterprise environment.

Relevant DoD or enterprise IT experience with mission tooling and operational reporting.

Security Clearance

Active SECRET clearance and ability to maintain assigned system access. U.S. citizenship is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Serves as technical lead for incident investigations and mentors analysts; formal personnel supervision depends on assignment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work is primarily performed on site in a secure Government facility using computer systems and standard office equipment. The employee must be able to perform sustained computer-based analysis or coordination communicate effectively and support operational activities outside standard business hours when assigned. Mission-essential watch roles may include shifts weekends and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel

Occasional local CONUS or OCONUS travel may be required for authorized mission activities exercises assessments or conferences.

Equal Employment Opportunity
STOPSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.