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SOSi · 3 months ago

NSOC Cyber Defense Lead (DCO Lead)

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

SOSi is seeking a visionary NSOC Cyber Defense Lead (DCO Lead) to command the front lines of cyber resilience at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. In this high-impact role, you will lead Defensive Cyberspace Operations, driving real-time threat detection, response, and mission assurance across a dynamic Indo-Pacific enterprise.

ConsultingGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) branch of the NSOC, providing daily oversight of cyber defense, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance tracking

Supervise, mentor, and train analysts and engineers to ensure consistent performance and procedural adherence across shifts

Serve as the Incident Response Lead for escalated cyber events, coordinating containment, remediation, and communication with mission partners and CSSP stakeholders

Collaborating with the NSOC Deputy, Battle Captains, and Operations/Engineering leads to maintain unified situational awareness across network, system, and cyber domains

Direct proactive threat hunting and detection tuning using adversary TTPs and MITRE ATT&CK methodology

Oversee AI- and SOAR-assisted response workflows, ensuring automation pipelines align with NSOC standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Track and report CTOs, ATOs, POA&Ms, and vulnerability remediation metrics to support accreditation and compliance

Conduct and document tabletop exercises, readiness drills, and after-action reviews to validate detection and response posture

Develop and deliver daily/weekly SITREPs, KPIs, and incident summaries for leadership

Ensure DCO processes comply with RMF, CSSP, and DoD 8140 standards, maintaining accreditation readiness

Qualification

Defensive Cyberspace OperationsIncident Response LeadSIEMEDRSOARDoD 8140 CertificationThreat HuntingMalware AnalysisLeadership SkillsAnalytical Problem-SolvingAI-assisted DetectionZero Trust ArchitectureCommunication Skills