Cybersecurity Operations Lead
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Lead operational cybersecurity functions across service areas, ensuring consistent execution, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
Oversee vulnerability management, configuration management, asset management, security operations, and incident response activities.
Drive the integration and operational use of enterprise security tools, dashboards, and automation capabilities.
Support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and strengthen operational alignment with established standards and policies.
Guide teams in prioritizing remediation activities, improving visibility, and standardizing security operations across the environment.
Cook up with stakeholders to manage priorities, escalations, and enterprise-wide operational challenges.
Develop and refine SOPs, workflows, reporting methods, and performance metrics to improve program maturity.
Promote the use of automation, analytics, and AI/ML-enabled capabilities to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.
Work Experience And Job Skills
- 7–10 years of hands-on security operations experience in large-scale, hybrid enterprise environments.
- 5+ years of experience leading or supervising teams supporting Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, or SOC functions.
- 3–5 years of experience supporting Federal cybersecurity programs, FISMA systems, and NIST operational control implementation.
- Deep experience with vulnerability management, configuration compliance, enterprise asset visibility, and security operations tooling.
- Hands-on experience with platforms such as Splunk, ServiceNow SecOps, EDR tools, ForeScout, Power BI, Power Apps, and related automation frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, NIST guidance, cloud security frameworks, and modern cyber operations practices.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, communicate with technical and executive stakeholders, and operate effectively in fast-moving federal environments.