Security Operations Supervisor
Who We Are
Core Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. The company is a $5 billion publicly traded company (NASDAQ: CORZ).
We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. We own and operate nine data centers in seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.
What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a "can-do" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.
Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.
Title
Security Operations Supervisor (Night Shift)
Reports To
Senior Manager, Security
The Job
The Security Operations Supervisor leads a dedicated shift within the Security Operations Center (SOC), ensuring effective communication, rapid incident response, and consistent adherence to procedures. This role serves as Tier 2 support for SOC personnel and is responsible for overseeing all SOC functions during assigned shifts.
SOC team members provide 24/7 monitoring of operations, support life safety responses, prevent threats, diagnose operational issues, and escalate incidents as needed. The Supervisor ensures operational continuity, team alignment, and high-quality response standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clear and professional communication during routine operations and emergency events.
- Monitor operations, surveillance systems, and system logs to identify and report suspicious or abnormal activity.
- Ensure timely and effective operational support to internal teams and company partners.
- Maintain consistent adherence to SOC procedures, standards, and escalation protocols.
- Respond to incidents by mitigating risks, documenting events, and reporting any damages or impacts.
- Conduct threat hunting activities to identify vulnerabilities or security gaps.
- Support response and recovery efforts to maintain business continuity during incidents or disruptions.
- Manage access control requests, create or update credentials, and maintain proper permissions.
- Oversee SOC ticketing queues, ensuring timely follow up and resolution.
- Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in security operations, network operations, emergency operations, access control, or a related operational support environment.
- Strong communication skills and accountability.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
- Ability to work for extended periods and remain focused.
- Ability to prioritize decisions using multiple criteria.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and interdepartmentally.
- Proven track record of mastering new platforms and procedures with minimal supervision.
- Consistent adherence to policies, standards, and procedures.
- Vigilant, professional, and customer friendly demeanor.
Preferred
- First responder or emergency operations background.
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
- Experience with Genetec, access control systems, or IP cameras.
- CompTIA Network+ or CompTIA Security+
- Familiarity with datacenter environments.
- Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) or similar certifications.
- Experience using Jira or similar ticketing tools.
Location
Austin, Texas – On-Site
Travel
Minimal travel may be required
Work Environment
This job is operated in a professional office, warehouse, and data center environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, smartphones, ladders, forklifts, and scissor lifts. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to both hot and cold environments.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift to 50 pounds.
Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work
This is a full‑time, onsite night shift position, Sundays - Thursdays, 10PM - 7AM CST. On-call on weekends, every four weeks.
Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)
Yes