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Capital One

Shift Lead, Cyber Security Operations Center

McLean, VA

McLean 1 (19050), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.

Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

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Shift Lead, Cyber Security Operations Center

Capital One is looking for a talented Information Security Shift Lead with network security monitoring experience to join our Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) in McLean, VA. The Shift Lead position will require strong understanding of network protocols and infrastructure, familiarity with troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques. Additionally, the position requires the ability to foster learning and growth among the CSOC analysts on the shift you will lead. You will be in a rapidly evolving environment, that will bring new challenges and opportunities for growth on a regular basis and be empowered to develop and explore your unique passions in Cybersecurity Operations.

You, along with your team, your peers, and others in operations and intelligence, will work to find the nefarious actors attempting to attack Capital One infrastructure and mitigate those who make it past our defenses.

In addition to the technical skills, you will need to be someone who enjoys training and mentoring teammates, and a person who can encourage and elevate the team to new heights.

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent Certification
  • At least 1 year of experience leading and developing others
  • At least 3 years of experience conducting cybersecurity investigations into network and application activity
  • At least 3 years of experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) with SIEM technology
  • At least 2 years of experience analyzing application and network based attacks
  • At least 4 years of experience working with *nix and Windows operating systems
  • At least 4 years of experience analyzing and identifying network traffic
  • At least 2 years of experience coordinating incident handling and remediation
  • At least 3 years of experience leveraging security and infrastructure technologies during investigations (firewall logs, network security tools, malware detonation devices, proxies, IPS IDS)
  • At least 2 years of experience with PCAP analysis


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security or Computer Science
  • CISSP Certification
  • One or more of the following industry certifications AWS Security, CCSP, or other Cloud Security certifications
  • One or more of the following industry certifications SANS GIAC 503 or 504 Certifications
  • 2+ years in a Security Operations Center leadership role
  • 5+ years working in a Security Operations Center
  • 1+ year of experience configuring security appliances
  • 1+ year of experience developing SIEM alerts and IPS/IDS signatures


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

Job ID: capital-R96449
Employment Type: Other

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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