Critical Infrastructure SOC Competencies: Composure under pressure: Ability to remain calm, focused, and methodical during high-severity incidents where decisions directly impact grid reliability and public safetyMission-driven mindset: Deep understanding of the responsibility that comes with defending critical infrastructure essential to national security and public welfareRapid triage and prioritization: Ability to quickly assess multiple simultaneous alerts and threats, making rapid decisions on priority and resource allocationSituational awareness: Continuous awareness of the operational environment, threat landscape, and potential cascading impacts of security events on critical systemsTeam coordination: Skill in working seamlessly with cross-functional teams including IT, OT, engineering, and leadership during incident responseClear communication under stress: Ability to convey technical information accurately and concisely to diverse stakeholders while managing active incidents. Preferred qualifications: Relevant certifications such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GREM, CISSP, CySA+, or equivalentExperience in critical infrastructure or energy sector environmentsBackground in threat hunting or offensive security conceptsFamiliarity with NERC CIP compliance requirementsExperience with SOAR platforms (Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto XSOAR, Swimlane)Knowledge of OT/ICS security concepts.