Around-the-Clock SOC Operator (Physical Security)

Crossfire Consulting Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Constellation seeks a SOC Operator in Baltimore, MD to support its CSOC, protecting critical infrastructure, assets, and personnel. You will monitor physical security systems, respond to alarms and incidents, coordinate emergency response, and maintain accurate security documentation.

This on-site role operates on a 24/7 schedule with a contract length through June 2027 and potential extension or transition to hire.

Qualifications

• AA degree or HS diploma with 2 years security/IT experience.
• Ability to respond rapidly to life-safety and security incidents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and remediate intrusion alarms and security events.
• Answer, prioritize, and respond to emergency and routine security calls.
• Dispatch law enforcement and first responders when required.
• Manage site entry/exit and intrusion-system disarm events.
• Prepare incident reports, notifications, and shift logs.
• Perform system checks, video tours, and forensic reviews.
• Create service requests for security-system repairs and validate maintenance.
• Follow CSOC policies and regulatory procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

High-stress performance

Life-safety response

Education

AA degree or HS diploma with 2 years of security/IT experience

Tools

CCure 9000E

ExacqVision

Andover Continuum

Pelco Control Point

Compass

DMP

D3

JIRA

PassagePoint

Constellation Alert

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER OPERATOR

Contract Length: Through June 2027 with possible extension or contract to hire
Location: Baltimore, MD
Work Setup: On-site
Schedule: 24/7 operations

Constellation is seeking a SOC Operator to support its Security Operations Center (CSOC), protecting critical infrastructure, assets, and personnel. The SOC Operator will monitor physical security systems, respond to alarms and incidents, coordinate emergency response, and maintain accurate security documentation.

SOC Operator Responsibilities

• Monitor, assess, and remediate intrusion detection alarms and security events.
• Answer, prioritize, and respond to emergency and routine security incident calls.
• Dispatch law enforcement and first responders when required.
• Manage site entry/exit and intrusion-system disarm events.
• Prepare security incident reports, notifications, and shift activity logs.
• Perform system checks, video tours, and forensic reviews of video and access-control records.
• Create service requests for security-system repairs and validate corrective maintenance.
• Follow CSOC policies, regulatory procedures, and compliance requirements.

SOC Operator Qualifications

Critical Qualifications

• AA degree, or High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of Security Systems or IT experience.
• Ability to remain effective under high-stress conditions and rapidly respond to life-safety and security incidents.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with relevant CSOC technologies, including CCure 9000E, ExacqVision, Andover Continuum, Pelco Control Point, Compass, DMP, D3, JIRA, PassagePoint, Constellation Alert, and Microsoft Office Suite.

SOC Operator Preferred Knowledge

• Knowledge of Constellation business structure and CSOC Policies and Procedures.
• Familiarity with NERC CIP requirements, substation operations, and CISS policies and procedures.
• Experience with physical security, access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, incident response, and security operations center environments.

The SOC Operator plays a critical role in maintaining 24/7 situational awareness and supporting the protection of Constellation facilities and personnel.

We look forward to reviewing your application!