Deputy Cybersecurity Manager/Security Operations Manager

Chenega Corporation • Arlington, VA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Deputy Cybersecurity Manager/Security Operations Manager
Arlington, VA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
SecuriGence delivers essential technology services supporting critical national security missions. We are seeking a Deputy Cybersecurity Manager/Security Operations Manager to lead and strengthen our security posture. This role requires strong leadership and security operations experience, with a proven ability to guide technical teams through high-visibility, time-sensitive tasks. They advise government and contractor stakeholders across a broad range of security areas, including assessments, compliance, threat hunting, and advanced operations. Success in this role requires clear communication, both written and verbal, along with the ability to mentor teams and drive daily operations as well as strategic planning and execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related major with an emphasis on Security
• 10+ years of experience in: Preparing and passing cybersecurity service provider assessments Experience planning, designing, and implementing security controls and systems
• DoD 8570/8140 Compliance: Must meet IAM Level III requirements (e.g., CISM or CISSP)
• TS/SCI

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience managing teams of 20+ personnel
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership skills, preferably in a formal leadership role
• Technical understanding of multiple security operations capabilities and concepts
• Superior research and technical analysis skills
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of cybersecurity topics and ability to explain them to others clearly
• Proven track record of independently managing multiple research projects
• Accountability, personal initiative, and integrity
• Ability to take ownership, set priorities, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
• Well-developed problem-solving and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Leading technical teams through highly visible, short-suspense taskings, as well as advising senior, contract, and government personnel on a wide range of security disciplines, including, but not limited to; Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) assessments Orders tracking and compliance Threat hunting Purple team assessment 24x7 security operations, advanced Splunk operations, threat intelligence research, understanding threat actor techniques used to compromise systems and evade detections
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with the Government, contract managers, other contract teams, and internal team members.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills to lead teams through day-to-day operations and strategic project planning, development, and execution
• Lead several small teams of advanced, mid-level, and junior security analysts to provide security operations services for the government, serving as the primary point of contact to discuss technical security operations concepts.
• Perform research and develop courses of action to large complex problems with little to no oversight to locate information that is relevant to government requests, and communicate the results effectively to clients (typically interfacing with government employees who are information security professionals)
• Ensure that all written communication is professional, high-quality, free of errors, and clearly delivers relevant information that is of value to the government.
• Keep projects on track and work to resolve challenges when projects encounter roadblocks.
• Responsible for the Security Manager’s responsibilities when the Security Manager is not available.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, insider threat, the service desk, and various customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day.
• opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
• on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
• broad range of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees