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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The MITRE Corporation is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a position as a Part Time On-Call (PTOC) Security Operations Center (SOC) Operator on our campus in McLean, Virginia.
Job Highlights:
As a SOC Operator, you are responsible for the safety and security of personnel, assets, facilities, and information. The SOC Operator is a critical contributor to our physical security operations team in the event of a crisis that would threaten safe and secure business operations. This could include, but is not limited to natural disasters, workplace violence, facility emergencies, fire, issues of serious injury or illness and other threats that pose a risk to safety and security of personnel, facilities, and business operations. SOC Operators perform many tasks throughout their shifts which includes answering telephone calls, monitoring electronic access control systems, intrusion detection systems, video surveillance (CCTV) systems, fire alarm systems, emergency telephone communications and other systems critical to the facility operation.
This is a Part Time On-Call (PTOC) position, and we’re looking for a candidate that has great work schedule flexibility with the availability to work as needed on weekday shifts, weekends, and holidays. We are a 24/7/365 operation, shift hours are: 0600-1400, 1400-2200, 2200-0600 hours. This position also allows for the opportunity for a PTOC employee to become a full-time employee as openings become available. The Security Operations Center is a core security function. The optimal candidate must understand that scheduling flexibility is key and must be able to work as requested. The ability to arrive on time for your scheduled shift is critical.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ASIS International professional certification as a certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) is highly desirable.
• Possess strong computer skills and demonstrate the ability to effectively operate and manage security tools and processes. Systems include but are not limited to access control, intrusion alarm systems, CCTV, and communications equipment. Experience with C-Cure Access Control and Intrusion Detection System is preferred.