Regional Operations Center (ROC) Lead

Sentar Inc.; Pearl City (HI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision

Generous 401(k) match

Competitive PTO plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Pearl City, HI is seeking a Regional Operations Center (ROC) Lead. You will direct comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, manage incident response, and be responsible for the training of personnel. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in a relevant field and Secret clearance. Offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have Secret clearance, able to obtain TS/SCI.
• Minimum 5 years experience in SOC or similar environment.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level III requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct comprehensive cybersecurity defense in assigned region.
• Guide administrative functions during incident response campaigns.
• Coordinate with agencies for timely incident reporting.

Skills

Incident response management

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

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Sentar is proud to be an employee‑owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. We invite you to build, innovate, and secure your career at a firm dedicated to developing critical talent to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering.

Sentar is seeking a Regional Operations Center (ROC) Lead in Pearl City, HI.

Role Description

As the ROC Lead you are responsible for comprehensive cybersecurity defense within your assigned region, directing the identification, isolation, investigation, and mitigation of threats to protect data across diverse sources and locations. Your primary duties include validating suspicious events, determining incident severity, and ensuring accurate reporting within the appropriate systems. You also serve as the Training Lead for personnel at your ROC, guaranteeing proficiency in essential tools and mission requirements through targeted training programs, including curriculum development and leadership of tabletop exercises to enhance team readiness and response capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Guide administrative functions during incident response campaigns, ensuring tasks are completed, vetted, and properly documented.
• Coordinate with reporting agencies and subscriber sites to ensure timely and accurate incident reporting.
• Review validated security incidents for quality assurance, determining severity and impact per Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Manual (CJCSM) 6510.01B.
• Conduct ticket reviews and indicator/analysis quality control.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of security concepts, protocols, processes, architectures, and tools.
• Ensure proper turnover of tasks and findings within verbal turnover and shift roll‑up documentation.
• Compile and maintain internal Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documentation, ensuring compliance with CJCSM 6510.01B and other directives.
• Provide mentorship to all ROC analysts to improve triage efficacy.
• Participate in program reviews, product evaluations, and onsite certification evaluations as needed.

Qualifications

• Clearance Level: Secret, with ability to obtain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline with 5 years of experience OR at least 8 years of experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar environment.
• Certifications: Must meet DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level III requirements; Computer Network Defense (CND) certification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience leading or managing incident response cases.
• Position may require up to 10% travel.
• Support 24/7/365 operations across three Regional Operations Centers (ROC).
• Work overtime as required to support incident response actions (surge operations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of CJCSM 6510.01B.
• Expert knowledge of incident response procedures and coordinating response actions.
• Expertise in Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), including signature development and optimization.
• Experience with digital forensics across multiple operating systems.
• Advanced proficiency with host‑based tools and operating system logging.
• Deep expertise in log aggregation tools (e.g., Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel) for complex correlation analysis.

Highly Desired

• Exceptional logical thinking and analytical ability.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems independently.

Benefits

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include:

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options.
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options.
• Group Term Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability provided to all qualifying employees.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service.
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty.
• Mental health awareness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Recognition and Awards programs.

Sentar is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation, please contact the Recruiting Manager at [e-mail] and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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