SOC Team Lead

Peraton; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A national security company in Chandler, AZ is seeking a SOC Team Lead to oversee cyber incident response activities. This role demands a Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, along with strong project management skills. Candidates should have (ISC)2 CISSP certification or PMP and an active DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range of $86,000 - $138,000, depending on experience and other factors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in cybersecurity.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze cyber incidents within the network.
• Create and maintain incident tracking information.
• Plan and coordinate recovery activities.

Skills

Incident response

Project management

Cybersecurity operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

(ISC)2 CISSP

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Job Title

SOC Team Lead

Location

US-AZ-Chandler

Requisition / Category

Requisition ID: 2026-163429
Position Category: Cyber Security
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI

Overview

Peratons' Cyber Mission sector is looking for a SOC Team Lead to support the Department of Homeland Security.

Location: Chandler, AZ.

Role and Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities:

Investigate and analyze all response activities related to cyber incidents within the network environment or enclave.

These tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Creating and maintaining incident tracking information
• Planning, coordinating and directing recovery activities
• Incident analysis tasks, including examining all available information and supporting evidence or artifacts related to an incident or event

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 8 years relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management and experience in incident response and security operations.
• (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.