NCO Technical Lead

About the role

Koniag IT Systems, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an NCO Technical Lead to support KITS and our government customer in Washington, DC. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity. The customer may need support as needed at other locations: Warrenton, VA, Atlantic City, NJ, Melbourne, FL, Oklahoma, OK and Leesburg, VA. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conduct software and systems engineering to develop new or enhanced capabilities.
• Lead software systems research efforts, ensuring cybersecurity is embedded throughout the system lifecycle.
• Perform comprehensive technology research to identify and evaluate potential vulnerabilities in cyberspace systems.
• Provide technical leadership in designing, developing, integrating, and validating secure software and system components.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure engineering solutions meet mission, performance, and security requirements.
• Guide technical staff, oversee engineering tasks, and ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited institution.
• Ten (10) years of experience directly supporting the activities described in this position.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience must be recent (performed within the last three years).
• Five (5) years of management and supervisory experience within the required experience timeframe.
• Two (2) of those five (5) years must have been in a lead role.
• Experience overseeing operational cybersecurity, threat intelligence teams, and/or threat intelligence functions.
• At least one (1) of the following risk assessment or cybersecurity certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED), CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering for cybersecurity-sensitive environments.
• Background in vulnerability research, cyber systems modeling, or secure architecture design.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Skills

• Deep engineering expertise.
• Strong experience in cybersecurity-focused system evaluation.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Pay

Competitive compensation is offered based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and tailored to the needs of the position and the individual.