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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SOC Shift Lead - Information Security - **Company:** Elevance Health - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,880.0 - $185,184.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Databases, Data Security, Disaster Recovery, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Network Architecture, Runbook, Security Information and Event Management, Software Security, Information Technology, Network Server - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gfvpjw ## About the Role + Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge to perform such work. + Experience must include a minimum of 3 years experience in a support & operations or design & engineering role in any of the following areas: access management or network security technologies, servers, networks, Network communications, telecommunications, operating systems, middleware, disaster recovery, collaboration technologies, hardware/software support or other infrastructure services role; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. + Requires experience providing top-tier support for 3 or more of the information security technology areas: 1) Access Control, 2) Application Security, 3) Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning, 4) Cryptography, 5) Information Security and Risk Management 6) Legal, Regulations, 7) Compliance and Investigations, 8) Operations Security, 9) Physical (Environmental) Security, 10) Security Architecture and Design, 11) Telecommunications and Network Security. Preferred Skills, Capabilities, and Experiences: + Technical security certifications (e.g. Systems Security Certified Practitioner) strongly preferred. Such as: **GCIH, GCIA, CompTIA CySA+, BTL2** + Experience responding to incidents associated with financially-motivated and APT threat actors + Strong foundational knowledge of Windows and Cloud Forensics + BA/BS degree in Information System and Computer Science or related field of study strongly preferred. + Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment with incident monitoring, triage, and escalation responsibilities preferred. + Experience serving as a technical lead, shift lead, or escalation resource for security operations teams preferred. + Familiarity with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and security event analysis preferred. + Experience developing or maintaining SOC playbooks, runbooks, and standard operating procedures preferred. ## Description The **Security Analyst Sr.** is responsible for managing the delivery of information and network security systems and/or technology services, which may include server, desktop, software, network, database, helpdesk components. How you will make an impact: + Serves as an escalation point for junior analysts during security event investigations and incident response activities. + Mentor and provide guidance to junior analysts to improve investigation quality and operational consistency. + Coordinate analyst shift activities and assist with maintaining operational coverage schedules, including on-call coordination and PTO planning. + Assist with development and maintenance of SOC procedures, playbooks, and operational documentation. + Provides trouble resolution on complex problems and leads implementations for system and network security technologies; develops testing plans to ensure quality of implementation. + Coordinates and prepares the reporting of data security events and incidents; provides system and network architecture support for information and network security technologies. + Provides technical support to business and technology associates in risk assessments and implementation of appropriate information security procedures, standards and technologies. + Represents major upgrades and reconfigurations in change control. + Design & analyze mix of vendor services meeting business and information security requirements; maintains relationship with key vendors. + Leads lights on initiatives to consolidate equipment and/or implement business relocations. + Determine and perform complex configuration changes to meet business and information security requirements. + Perform capacity analysis; recommend and implement capacity increases. + Serve as the technical escalation for results of preventative maintenance routines; supervise preventative maintenance; represents infrastructure security support in significant projects and performs the most complex operations and administration tasks. + Respond to level 3 & 4 change and problem requests without supervision. ## Related Videos - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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