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Security Operations Center Supervisor

AT Capital One
Capital One

Security Operations Center Supervisor

McLean, VA

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Security Operations Center Supervisor

The Sentry Supervisor plays a key role in safeguarding Capital One's people, customers, facilities, branches, cafes and assets. As part of Capital One's 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (Sentry), this position leads a dedicated shift of teammates responsible for emergency response, alarm and event monitoring, incident detection, triage, and notification. This role provides support, guidance, training and accountability to the teammates they lead and assists in the identification and execution of Sentry processes and initiatives; this includes quality assurance responsibilities and ongoing reviews of existing processes. During real-time security or safety events, this role may take lead in facilitating cross-functional communications and/or working directly with the Enterprise Crisis Management team.

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Sentry Supervisors have shared rotating on-call responsibilities; this position may occasionally work across different shifts and centers for coverage, including during weekends and/or holidays. Shift hours are as follows:

This position will work 1st shift: 7am-5pm EST Wednesday-Saturday.

Due to the critical nature of this position, this role is completely on site.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as people manager and development coach for Security Operations Specialists on shift and indirect manager of contract Watch Officers
  • Collaborate effectively with other Sentry supervisors, ensuring knowledge sharing from shift to shift and managing schedules to ensure coverage across shifts and centers
  • In coordination with Sentry manager, create engagement opportunities for teammates across and within shifts (e.g. recognition events, volunteer/community impact experiences)
  • Review and provide ongoing feedback on all aspects of Sentry training and engage in and develop learning opportunities and preparedness exercises
  • Complete audits and quality assurance reviews of processes and procedures, in support of investigations or as directed by Sentry manager or risk/control partners
  • Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve processes and escalate process gaps
  • Keep abreast of current and emerging threats and trends across the Capital One footprint
  • Coordinate communications and maintain critical system statuses in emergency situations; may facilitate cross-functional calls
  • Support project managers on new install and projects involving security monitoring, including testing of the systems
  • Support investigations of critical incidents across the Capital One footprint as directed
  • May proxy for the Sentry manager and/or support other shifts
  • May lead cross-team initiatives or participate in wider team workstreams
  • Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary by Sentry manager

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or military experience
  • At least 2 years of experience managing people in an emergency operations center, security operations center, crisis or call center setting
  • At least 1 year of experience with Google for Business suite applications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of experience managing people in an emergency / security operations center, crisis or call center setting
  • At least 1 year of experience with security technology systems and emergency communication operations
  • At least 1 year of experience in intelligence gathering, assessment and reporting

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at the Capital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.

No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City's Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.com

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Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).

Client-provided location(s): McLean, VA, USA
Job ID: capital-R197823
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Founder led

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