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title: 'Network Operations Center Lead - Security Operations at SteerBridge'
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# Network Operations Center Lead - Security Operations at SteerBridge

- **Company:** SteerBridge
- **Location:** Vienna, VA
- **Compensation:** $120k–$145k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-10
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge/4c664b36-ad61-4cea-a239-48790056c224

## Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Network Operations Center (NOC) Lead for Security Engineering to lead daily network monitoring and operations while strengthening the security and resilience of our infrastructure. This hands-on technical leader will guide NOC personnel, coordinate incident response and service restoration, and partner with Security Engineering to implement and maintain network security controls. The ideal candidate combines strong network troubleshooting and security engineering skills with the ability to coach a team, prioritize operational risk, and communicate clearly during incidents.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead daily NOC operations, prioritize alerts and tickets, coordinate work assignments, coach NOC personnel, review ticket quality, and maintain clear escalation paths and shift handoffs.
- Monitor network availability, performance, capacity, and security telemetry; investigate anomalies and restore services within established service targets.
- Serve as the technical escalation point for complex connectivity issues involving routing, switching, DNS, VPNs, wireless networks, and firewalls.
- Partner with Security Engineering to implement and maintain firewalls, network segmentation, secure remote access, and intrusion detection and prevention controls.
- Coordinate with security operations and incident response teams to triage suspected security incidents, preserve relevant logs, and execute approved containment and recovery actions.
- Lead major incident coordination, provide timely stakeholder updates, drive root cause analysis and corrective actions, and report on service availability, restoration times, recurring incidents, and remediation progress.
- Oversee approved network changes, patching, vulnerability remediation, configuration backups, and recovery validation with appropriate testing and rollback plans.
- Maintain monitoring coverage, tune alerts, automate routine operational tasks, and keep network diagrams, asset records, runbooks, and procedures current.

Required Qualifications

- Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidates must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience in network operations, network engineering, or security engineering, including leading technical personnel and coordinating incident response.
- Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, routing and switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network troubleshooting tools.
- Hands-on experience administering firewalls, access controls, network segmentation, and secure configurations, along with network monitoring, centralized logging, and alert triage.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience supporting government or other regulated environments and applying security baselines such as NIST guidance or DISA STIGs.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or vendor-specific network security credentials.
- Experience with cloud or hybrid networking, SIEM tools, or network automation using Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
- Working knowledge of Windows and Linux networking, patch management, and change control practices.
- Experience improving NOC processes, mentoring analysts, and coordinating with service providers and security operations teams.

## About SteerBridge

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SteerBridge delivers mission-critical systems and professional services for federal and commercial clients, with a focus on aviation, benefits, infrastructure, and secure payments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Rob Schroder (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Government & Defense, Healthcare IT, Aviation
- **Target customers**: US federal agencies (VA, Department of War, DoD), commercial enterprises, high-trust environments requiring speed, security, and compliance
- **Mission**: “Deliver mission systems that perform in real-world environments where trust, speed, compliance, and execution matter” – bridging operational experience with technical discipline to solve complex problems for veterans and the nation

## Products & Services
SteerBridge offers a broad portfolio of capabilities under one roof:
- **Software Engineering & Data Services**: Custom application development, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and data architecture for federal benefits and claims systems.
- **Cybersecurity & Compliance**: Security engineering, CMMC, ISO 27001, and risk management services for sensitive environments.
- **Aviation & Logistics**: Aviation sustainment, readiness, and logistics support drawing on deep military aviation experience.
- **Construction & Facilities Management**: Project controls, commissioning, data center modernization, and EHRM-related modernization inside VA medical centers and federal facilities.
- **Program Management & Business Process**: Agile program management, business process reengineering, and strategic communications.
- **Cloud & Infrastructure**: AWS Premier Tier Services Partner delivering secure cloud architecture, migration, and modernization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 194 employees (as of mid-2026); **108.5% year-over-year headcount growth** (+128 people) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AWS (Premier Tier Services Partner); accredited with CMMI ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, CMMC Level 1 [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion (5.5% monthly follower growth); active hiring across 33+ open roles as of late 2026; presence in Japan alongside US operations

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** – provides government contracting advantages and a mission-driven brand.
- **Deep operational expertise** – leadership (Rob Schroder) is a retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot with congressional and acquisition experience, blending military discipline with private-sector delivery.
- **Certifications & Partnerships** – CMMI ML3, ISO 9001/27001, CMMC Level 1, and AWS Premier Tier Partner – all validated by third-party audits.
- **Full-spectrum capabilities** – from construction management to data science, enabling end-to‑end delivery.
- **Veteran & military spouse programs** – formal fellowship, mentorship, and career development paths tailored to service members.

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernize federal mission systems** – especially VA benefits, GI Bill, medical disability, and aviation readiness.
- **Scale secure payments and decision-support platforms** – focusing on high-volume, audit-trail-intensive environments.
- **Expand into new federal agencies and commercial sectors** – leveraging existing credentials and rapid hiring.
- **Invest in talent development** – with fellowships, certifications, and hands-on project ownership to retain top performers.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work** – directly supports veterans, service members, and national security missions.
- **High-trust, high-expectation culture** – described as “fast, accountable, and built for people who deliver” [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers)
- **Growth opportunities** – rapid company growth creates room for leadership and skill advancement in a flat-ish structure.
- **Veteran-friendly** – active programs for veterans and military spouses; many team members have military backgrounds.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, life, disability; flexible paid time off; 401(k) with company match; professional development (certifications, mentorship).
- **Work environment** – likely hybrid/office-focused given federal contract requirements; headquarters in Vienna, VA with remote roles possible (job postings indicate location-specific listings).

## Sources
1. [steerbridge.com](https://www.steerbridge.com/) – Mission, capabilities, AWS partnership
2. [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, growth philosophy
3. [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership) – Leadership team, certifications, governance
4. [linkedin.com/company/steerbridge](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge) – Employee count, growth, departments, open roles
5. [jobs.lever.co/steerbridge](https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge) – Current job openings (Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Security Engineer, etc.)

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