Embedded Gsoc Supervisor

Company Description

About Sibylline

Sibylline is a leading intelligence and strategic risk consultancy in the security sector. Since 2010 we have supported businesses, governments and NGOs through the provision of high-quality risk analysis, due diligence and consultancy services. The firm provides an innovative, entrepreneurial and fast-growing working environment, offering employees ever greater exposure to high profile clients and challenges. Sibylline offers fantastic opportunities for career progression within a successful company, and we aim to help our employees to build their own personal profiles as well-regarded analysts within the broader industry.

Key attributes of Sibylline employees are:

• Self-motivated, and auto-improving individuals who can couple initiative and boldness with good judgement
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Clarity of thought and analytical flair
• Strong, demonstrable interest in security and intelligence
• The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate leadership when required but also be able to collaborate effectively in teams
• Excellent attention to detail

Benefits and remuneration:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) up to 5% matching
• PTO: 10 days accrued per year and 4 personal days each year
• Sick: 5 sick days front loaded every year

Job Description

About the Role

​​Sibylline is looking for experienced Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) Supervisors​to join our team, working on-site, embedded within our clients rapidly evolving GSOC. Based in Arlington, VA, the Supervisor will lead a team of Operators who are responsible for access control, alarm monitoring, customer service, incident management, and other ad hoc tasks as needed. The GSOC Supervisor ensures that all operations are conducted in line with established policies and procedures and meet the client’s standards. This position is under the direction of the Operations Manager.

Supervisors will work in a 24/7 environment monitoring various information systems, CCTV feeds, and alarm systems. The GSOC uses a variety of tools, ranging from access control and alarm monitoring systems to various business intelligence sources, open source media, and in-house tools. Supervisors will work with their Operators to respond to security incidents which may impact the client’s people, products, property, or brand image. These can include (but are not limited to) extreme weather conditions, political instability, crime, terrorism, or technical failures.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• ​Draft, review, and distribute stakeholder notifications
• Triage and manage incidents that cause business disruptions
• Develop and mentor Operators through coaching, providing feedback, and managing conflict
• Oversee quality control and oversight for all production, support, and staffing functions in conjunction with the Operations Manager
• Work with the Operations Manager to identify process and quality improvements
• Represent the GSOC in incident response meetings with stakeholders
• Facilitate “tabletop” and drill exercises whilst on shift for continuous Operator training
• Receive pass-down information from other shifts, and conduct shift briefings to provide updates, assignments, training, and contractual compliance
• Provide back-up support and on-call functions as needed
• Assess service statistics and prepare detailed reports on findings
• Respond to escalated customer service issues in a timely manner
• Collaborate with multiple departments to propose and implement solutions to customer challenges

Qualifications

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Political Science, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Communications, Sociology, or other related degree
• Experience managing or leading others (this can include line management, training, or general mentoring)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience conducting research or analysis
• Ability to multitask in a fast paced, at times stressed work environment
• A dependable team player with business maturity, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude
• Comfortable with a high-tech work environment and willing to learn new tools and innovations
• Self-motivated, curious, and knowledgeable about the news and current events
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong motivation to grow and develop as a security and/or intelligence professional
• Process oriented, with the understanding of the role of people in facilitating the best customer experience​

Preferred

• Knowledge of security systems for access control and alarm monitoring
• Knowledge of mass employee notification systems
• Previous experience managing teams in a corporate security, government, or military setting
• Experience managing a team of at least five people

Additional Information

Interview process: 

• Initial call with our Talent Acquisition team member
• Timed written assessment (arranged at the time that suits you) to test writing and analytical capability
• Panel interview with some of the team members and hiring managers at Sibylline
• Meet and greet with the client 

The remuneration for this role is negotiable for the right candidate, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.  The salary range for this role is between $70,000 - $90,000

Sibylline is committed to the recruitment and selection of candidates without regard for sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, age, political beliefs, culture and lifestyle. We are committed to fostering a business culture that reflects these values and promotes equal opportunity.