Cyber Operations Manager

Saalex•Ridgecrest, CA

7h•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

Saalex is hiring a Cyber Operations Manager to support Navy training range programs. This role is ideal for candidates with IT project management experience who want to grow into a cybersecurity/Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) subject matter expert.

Requirements

3–10 years of experience in IT project management (DoD, cybersecurity, or systems engineering preferred).
Experience coordinating across technical and vendor teams.
Ability to research unfamiliar technical areas and provide evidence-based recommendations.
Exposure to CDS, cybersecurity architecture, RMF, NIST standards, or secure data flow concepts.
Familiarity with firewall configurations, COMSEC equipment, or inline encryption.
Ability to develop WBS and IMS using project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience/certifications (PMI, DAU, Agile, Lean, etc.).
Active Secret clearance required. TS/SCI preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green), PMP, CAPM, or Agile/Scrum certifications.
Experience supporting cybersecurity teams, ISSOs, or system engineers.
Familiarity with CMMI or structured lifecycle frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead day‑to‑day CDS operational workflows and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and government teams.
Build and manage project schedules (WBS/IMS) and support CDS-related IT/cyber projects.
Identify risks, resolve workflow challenges, and drive process improvements.
Maintain documentation, diagrams, and PM artifacts while supporting CMMI‑aligned processes.
Other duties as assigned or required.