Security Operations Center Specialist (2nd Shift)
Caris Life Sciences
August 17, 2026
On-site
Phoenix, AZ
IT
Position Summary
Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist to support 24/7 security operations, monitoring physical security systems, responding to alarms/incidents, and coordinating laboratory/facility emergency response to protect employees, facilities, research environments, and intellectual property.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and environmental/life safety alarms.
- Respond to alarms/alerts per SOPs and escalation protocols.
- Dispatch security personnel, facilities teams, or emergency responders as appropriate.
- Provide real-time situational awareness during incidents.
- Document incidents in incident management systems.
- Process badge access requests; conduct access audits and ensure access governance compliance.
- Deactivate access credentials per HR offboarding procedures.
- Troubleshoot access control issues and coordinate with technical teams.
- Retrieve/review surveillance footage; export/preserve video evidence with chain-of-custody.
- Maintain awareness of camera functionality; report system issues.
- Monitor/escalate lab-related environmental alarms (e.g., temperature/freezer alerts, power interruptions, life safety).
- Coordinate with Facilities, EHS, and lab operations during emergencies; support business continuity.
- Follow playbooks, escalation matrices, and compliance standards; participate in shift handoffs with detailed briefings.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years in a SOC, physical security, dispatch, emergency communications, or related field.
- Hands-on access control, CCTV, and alarm monitoring software.
- Ability to triage/prioritize multiple incidents.
- Strong situational awareness; technical aptitude to learn new tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet-based applications.
- Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in biotech/life sciences/healthcare or other regulated environments; 24/7 operations.
- Incident management systems and evidence handling procedures.
- Security training/certifications (e.g., ASIS or similar).
- Exceptional documentation accuracy; strong written/verbal communication; sound judgment under pressure; reliability/accountability.
Other
- 2nd shift: Mon–Wed 1:00pm–1:00am; Thu 5:00pm–9:00pm.
- Local travel between Arizona sites; possible after-hours emergency response.
Conditions of Employment
- Complete pre-employment background check, drug screening, credit check (as applicable), and reference verification.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Specialist to support 24/7 security operations, monitoring physical security systems, responding to alarms/incidents, and coordinating laboratory/facility emergency response to protect employees, facilities, research environments, and intellectual property.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and environmental/life safety alarms.
- Respond to alarms/alerts per SOPs and escalation protocols.
- Dispatch security personnel, facilities teams, or emergency responders as appropriate.
- Provide real-time situational awareness during incidents.
- Document incidents in incident management systems.
- Process badge access requests; conduct access audits and ensure access governance compliance.
- Deactivate access credentials per HR offboarding procedures.
- Troubleshoot access control issues and coordinate with technical teams.
- Retrieve/review surveillance footage; export/preserve video evidence with chain-of-custody.
- Maintain awareness of camera functionality; report system issues.
- Monitor/escalate lab-related environmental alarms (e.g., temperature/freezer alerts, power interruptions, life safety).
- Coordinate with Facilities, EHS, and lab operations during emergencies; support business continuity.
- Follow playbooks, escalation matrices, and compliance standards; participate in shift handoffs with detailed briefings.
Required Qualifications
- 2–5 years in a SOC, physical security, dispatch, emergency communications, or related field.
- Hands-on access control, CCTV, and alarm monitoring software.
- Ability to triage/prioritize multiple incidents.
- Strong situational awareness; technical aptitude to learn new tools.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and internet-based applications.
- Ability to work rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in biotech/life sciences/healthcare or other regulated environments; 24/7 operations.
- Incident management systems and evidence handling procedures.
- Security training/certifications (e.g., ASIS or similar).
- Exceptional documentation accuracy; strong written/verbal communication; sound judgment under pressure; reliability/accountability.
Other
- 2nd shift: Mon–Wed 1:00pm–1:00am; Thu 5:00pm–9:00pm.
- Local travel between Arizona sites; possible after-hours emergency response.
Conditions of Employment
- Complete pre-employment background check, drug screening, credit check (as applicable), and reference verification.