Director, National Security Solutions

Kentro • Tampa, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Kentro is seeking a highly skilled Director, National Security Solutions to serve as the technical authority for our National Security portfolio, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and the Intelligence Community. This role involves providing strategic cybersecurity and architecture expertise, technical leadership, customer engagement, and business development support within the federal cybersecurity market.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on the federal industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including leaders of federal agencies.
• In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards, such as NIST, FISMA, OWASP, and FedRAMP.
• Expertise and experience in zero trust principles and implementation in federal organizations.
• Proficiency in AWS and Azure architecture and security solutions.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies, tools, and techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven experience contributing to growth and business development efforts, including participation in live bids.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• CISSP, CISA, CISM, or PMP certifications.
• Familiarity with federal acquisition processes, proposal development, contingent and new award requirements, and the integration of IT solutions within federal environments.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or Oracle IL4 and above environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for the National Security portfolio, focusing on the Department of Defense, Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and the Intelligence Community.
• Provide expert consultative insight and hands-on guidance on Zero Trust implementations and architecture across highly secure federal environments.
• Design, implement, and manage secure AWS and Azure-based cybersecurity solutions tailored to mission-critical workloads.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, tools, and procedures in strict compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
• Lead technical initiatives related to incident response, recovery, and prevention, and provide expertise in the implementation of Insider Threat programs for Federal agencies.
• Drive IV&V and A&A activities, managing the Federal system ATO process to ensure continuous compliance and security.
• Provide hands-on guidance and support across the entire program lifecycle to internal teams on a wide range of technical cybersecurity matters.
• Maintain a broad understanding of information assurance, the risk management framework, penetration testing, infrastructure operations, hardware, software, and systems, and stay current in security and DevSecOps best practices, tools, technologies, and policies.
• Communicate complex cybersecurity risks and initiatives clearly and understandably to senior leaders of federal agencies.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure cybersecurity initiatives align with broader organizational goals and national security mission objectives.
• Provide technical input, both verbally and written, into white papers, best practice documentation, and business development solutions.
• Participate in live bids and meet with senior agency leaders, contributing deep cybersecurity expertise to proposal development and client presentations.
• Identify and actively pursue growth opportunities in the federal cybersecurity market by leveraging technical expertise and industry knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Paid time off
• Healthcare benefits
• Supplemental benefits
• 401k including an employer match
• Discount perks
• Rewards
• Education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
• Flexibility for professional growth and networking
• Funds for activities (virtual and in-person) such as happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
• Support for charity galas/events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director