Information Technology Cybersecurity - CIO Task Lead

Sentar•Columbia, MD

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About The Position

Sentar is seeking an Information Technology Cybersecurity - CIO Task Lead in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. The position is pending contract award. The Task Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for Information Technology (XT) Cybersecurity (CS) - CIO and provide overall management and oversight of contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to meet the requirements in the PWS. The role facilitates Government and Contractor communications, uses industry-best standards and proven methodologies to track and document requirements and activities for Government monitoring and evaluation, and ensures tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS. The Task Lead is responsible for the quality and efficiency of contractor performance and assists the Government with financial and business processes under the PWS, excluding inherently governmental functions. The role requires authority to make decisions on behalf of the Contractor in response to Government issues and concerns, commit the prime contractor’s organization, and proactively alert the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, or resource limitations. Sentar is an employee-owned company focused on cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. Its employee ownership model supports employee initiative, participation, teamwork, accountability, and long-term financial security.

Requirements

Be eligible for a TS/SCI clearance.
At least 5 years of experience in IT leadership and accountability.
At least 5 years of experience in IT strategic planning.
At least 5 years of experience in IT workforce assessment and planning.
At least 5 years of experience in IT budgeting, including annual and multi-year IT planning, programming, and budgeting decisions.
At least 5 years of experience in IT investment management, including managing, evaluating, and assessing IT resources.
At least 5 years of experience in information security and privacy, including establishing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with an agency-wide information security program.
At least 5 years of experience in digital equity and accessibility, including promoting accessibility of information and telecommunication technologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for Information Technology (XT) Cybersecurity (CS) - CIO.
Manage and oversee contractor personnel, including subcontractors, to meet PWS requirements.
Facilitate Government and Contractor communications and track and document requirements and activities for Government monitoring and evaluation.
Ensure tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and maintain the quality and efficiency of contractor performance.
Assist the Government with financial and business processes under the PWS, excluding inherently governmental functions.
Make Contractor organization decisions in response to Government issues, concerns, and comments; commit the prime contractor’s organization; and alert the Government to potential contractual, programmatic, and resource limitations.
Implement and maintain frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CMMC to ensure organizational compliance.
Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
Coordinate internal and external security audits to assess the effectiveness of controls.
Coordinate tasks among project teams and manage cross-team dependencies to prevent resource conflicts.
Lead crisis response during major breaches, supporting timely detection, containment, and recovery.
Oversee the selection and management of third-party security vendors and ensure acquisitions meet organizational security standards.
Lead organization-wide cybersecurity education and training programs to promote a security-first culture.

Benefits

Voluntary medical, dental, and vision insurance, with flexible spending plan options.
Voluntary life, critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options.
Group term life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage provided to qualifying employees.
401(k) match.
PTO plan that increases with years of service.
Holiday schedule and other leave programs, including bereavement, maternity, jury, and military duty leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development reimbursement.
Recognition and awards programs.
Employee ownership.