Job Abstract

GardaWorld –
Security Services

Security Officer– Now Hiring! Must have at least 1 year of SOC security experience!

You’ve got the right skills. What you need is the right opportunity to unleash your potential. We agree, and we’re hiring!

At GardaWorld, we know your compensation is important so we provide competitive hourly starting rates for every market we’re in. We're growing our team here in McLean, VA:

Compensation: $26.00 / Hour

Schedule: Sunday through Thursday 11pm to 7am

Summary:

The Sentry Analyst will be responsible for supporting all Principal Security Teams by using best practices to monitor, identify, analyze, inform agents in real-time of the threat environment. Additionally, the Sentry Analyst is responsible for the detailed and accurate logging of all security-related information and disseminating information in an efficient and professional manner using various communication methods. The successful candidate will have a passion for customer service, teamwork, and information management. To perform this job successfully, the Sentry Analyst must be a problem solver, possess critical thinking skills and be detail oriented. The candidate will possess the ability to prioritize and complete a variety of specified tasks with a sense of urgency without sacrificing attention to detail or customer service.


Preferred Qualifications:
At least 3+ years of experience in the security field.
At least 3+ years of experience with customer service.
At least 1+ year of experience with Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
At least 1+ year of proven experience working as a Security Operations Center Officer.
At least 1+ year of experience with emergency communication operations.
At least 1+ year of experience with situational awareness tools.



Duties:

• Process and maintain a wide variety of SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), ERPs (Emergency Response Plans), documents, files, logs, reports, and forms.
• Analyze information using multiple external sources to identify and prevent potential threats or risks affecting company assets.
• Provide emergency and non-emergency security system monitoring, event dispatch, and emergency notification services.
• Dispatch emergency responses to (fire, medical, bomb threat, active shooter, trespassers, surveillance detection, etc.) as requested by physical security teams.
• Monitor multiple cameras and tracking software. Demonstrable experience with the GENETEC software platform
• Confidently maneuver through various computer-based monitoring platforms including camera systems, access control systems, and alarm processing systems.
• Effectively monitor for threats or potential obstacles to security teams by using threat detection intelligence tools and open source research.
• Collect, input, and maintain accurate and detailed records of security operations data within a centralized Intelligence and Data Management Platform.
• Report time-sensitive security information to customers in a professional, succinct, and accurate manner via email, security logs, verbally, or text.
• Anticipate the needs of physical security teams by providing relevant information that informs their security posture in real time.
• Able to manage and handle situations of a sensitive nature and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist Principal, Security Teams and Management with requests as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Computer Skills:
Competence with Google Suite, MS Office Suite and other database systems. Must be competent and comfortable working with email, document creation, and spreadsheet data entry. Ability to search for specific information on the internet and provide source verification. A basic understanding of information security is desired.

Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical procedures. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:
A professional demeanor, along with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
Have strong prioritization abilities.
Ability to analyze problems, identify causes and implement results oriented solutions.
Excellent organizational and time management ability.
Must have the ability to develop and write clear and concise emails with no grammatical errors.
Ability to handle high pressure situations and make sound decisions.
Ability to work independently while also being a team player.

Working Conditions:
Able to work weekends, nights, irregular or extended hours.
Able to regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands/manual dexterity, reach or stretch, stoop, kneel, crouch, speak and hear.
Able to work well with others in a closed door environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

License Number: 116404