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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Soc Cyber Engineer-virginia Beach, Va - **Company:** iSenpai, LLC - **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, Python (Programming Language), Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Data Ingestion, Microsoft InTune, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Cybercrime, Splunk, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9001372/soc-cyber-engineer-virginia-beach-va ## About the Role Required Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field. Required Experience: 6-8years of cybersecurity engineering with SIEM and ingestion pipelines, * Flexibility to meet any threat scenario 24/7/365 as mission dictates. * Active SECRET clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. * U.S. Citizenship. * Meets DoDD 8140.01 CSWF requirements for CNDSP Level III. * 4+ years of experience installing, configuring, and maintaining ingestion pipelines (Splunk/Elastic). * 2+ years of experience with Microsoft Azure, Intune, Defender Endpoint Security, and Active Directory. * 2+ years of project management experience * 2+ years of team lead experience for a SOC or similar leadership role * Experience managing production Zscaler platforms with Zero Trust controls. * Working knowledge of/experience with SOC processes such as incident response, threat hunting, and continuous monitoring. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Certified Splunk Architect and/or Elastic/OpenSearch Engineer. * CISSP, Security+, or relevant Microsoft/Azure security certifications. * Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification * Security Onion SIEM experience * Experience as a security advisor or consultant for procurement and deployment of new security technologies. * Experience with Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) tools and technologies (e.g. Splunk Phantom, Ansible, Python, etc.) ## Description NOTE: To all recruitment and staffing agencies: iSenpai does not accept agency resumes or solicitation of your services. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, iSenpai employees, or any other company location. iSenpai is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes or staffing services. Do not attempt to solicit your services., This individual will provide Cyber Engineering support for building and operating a Security Operations Center (SOC). The engineer will initially help assess the customer's current environment, document existing SOC-related capabilities across multiple contracts, identify gaps, and support development of a roadmap to establish an integrated and fully operational SOC. Once the SOC is operational, the engineer will manage, integrate, and optimize security technologies, leveraging existing enterprise services via customer-defined agreements, while actively supporting SOC monitoring, detection, and response functions., * Perform weekly project management tasks, including tracking project tasks and deliverables, and ensuring delivery timelines are met * Act as team leader for other SOC staff and customers, local single point of contact for issues * Support assessment of the customer's current SOC-related tools and processes, identifying existing coverage and gaps. * Demonstrated ability to successfully manage complex cybersecurity programs in a fast-paced operational environment, coordinating resources, schedules, risks, and dependencies across multiple teams. * Install, configure, and maintain ingestion pipelines across Splunk and Elastic environments. * Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure, Intune, Defender Endpoint Security, and Active Directory in support of SOC functions. * Manage and support production Zscaler platforms, implementing Zero Trust (ZT) security controls. * Partner with security teams to ensure data ingestion, analysis, correlation, and visualization supports SOC operations. * Contribute to the roadmap for building a unified, customer-run SOC, integrating existing enterprise services into the new construct. * Maintain compliance with DoDD 8140.01 Cyber Workforce requirements for CNDSP Level III roles. * Provide subject matter expertise and guidance on SOC technologies and processes, including incident detection, response, and continuous monitoring. * Engage with customer stakeholders and partner teams to build consensus, align processes, and support SOC governance activities. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Fighting the Next Wave of Cybercrime](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100331-fighting-the-next-wave-of-cybercrime) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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