Cybersecurity Team Lead (ISSM)

FedWriters•Monterey, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to administer, maintain, secure, and accredit the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) Academic Network, which provides the IT environment for 100% of DLIFLC teaching and instruction for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. This position will serve as the Government's primary cybersecurity authority and Information System Security Manager (ISSM), bridging vulnerability management, incident response, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliance to protect the Academic Network. The Cybersecurity Team Lead will manage and coordinate the Information Assurance team, ensure compliance with DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements, maintain the network's Authority to Operate (ATO), and ensure the military language training community operates within a secure, compliant IT environment that protects sensitive educational data and systems. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award Work Schedule and Location: On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,7:45am to 4:45pm at Presidio of Monterey in Monterey, CA.

Requirements

BA/BS from accredited college/university with minimum 5 years experience OR AA/AS with minimum 7 years experience OR 9+ years of progressive experience serving as a cybersecurity specialist
Requires one of the following certifications: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP
Vendor Specific CE/OS Certification
Experience leading a team
Cybersecurity management experience
Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Experience with NIST 800-53 controls
Secret level security clearance

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and coordinate the Information Assurance team
Ensure network meets all DoD and Army cybersecurity requirements (AR 25-2, DODI 8510.01)
Maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and Authority to Operate (ATO)
Provide recommendations on NIST SP800 series and NIST 800-53 controls
Manage Cybersecurity Network and Boundary Defense operations
Oversee Intrusion Detection and Incident Response on the Academic Network
Research and implement best practices for network access control and threat prevention
Maintain in-depth awareness of the enterprise Cybersecurity Architecture
May be required to travel (CONUS/OCONUS)