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Job description: Cybersecurity Lead
Location: Germantown, MD, Oak Ridge, TN, or Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Who We Are
Management Solutions LLC (MSLLC) is an award-winning management consulting firm delivering solutions for our partners' most complex challenges. Since 2002, we have supported federal and commercial clients through expertise in project and program strategy, delivery and implementation, engineering and technical advisory services, workforce solutions, and digital solutions.
We are distinguished by our reputation for managing mission-critical projects and helping organizations improve performance through innovative, people-centered solutions. MSLLC has been recognized as Small Business of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Department of Energy, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory and has been named one of the Top Employers in the Greater Knoxville area.
Why Join Our Team
At Management Solutions, we believe our people are the foundation of our success. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and caring culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. We seek professionals who think critically, solve complex problems, and are dedicated to building and sustaining a high-performing, people-centered organization.
Position Overview
The Cybersecurity Lead will serve as the primary technical and managerial authority overseeing all cybersecurity implementation support services. This role ensures the effective planning, execution, and monitoring of IT cybersecurity policy, operations, vulnerability management, and compliance across mission-critical systems. The Lead will coordinate with federal stakeholders and contractors to safeguard organizational assets and maintain resilience against evolving threats.
Role Scope and Opportunity
A Cybersecurity Lead will set strategic directions and oversight for the entire Assessment & Authorization and Vulnerability Management teams, including A&A Analysts, A&A Specialists, A&A SMEs, A&A Security Engineers, A&A Architects, Vulnerability Management Analysts, and Vulnerability Management Engineers to deliver the cyber authorization services. A Cybersecurity Lead will develop project management plans such as Work Breakdown Structure, mentor and guide team members on the preparation of technical deliverables and resolve project issues, prepare progress/status reports on technical deliverables, and monitor contractual requirements bringing in help from outside the project as needed to mitigate risks. A Cybersecurity Lead will also serve as a primary interface for the client and ASM leadership to answer questions, address concerns, and provide status/updates. Additionally, a Cybersecurity Lead will have at least five years of working knowledge and experience with one or more of the following Federal security frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust Maturity Model, RMF, and NIST SP 800 series and NIST SP 800-53) and GRC tools (e.g. XACTA, ArchAngel, eMASS, CSAM).
A Cyber Security Lead is the manager of all SOC analysts and is the primary representative of the SOC to external stakeholders. The SOC Lead's primary responsibilities include managing the shift work analysts, developing training plans, developing and approving SLA monitoring solutions, ensuing ongoing analyst certification, conducting employee performance evaluations, and providing overall strategic direction for the SOC.
Key Responsibilities:
Cybersecurity Performance Management
• Implement and oversee baseline security configurations and controls.
• Monitor and report on cybersecurity metrics, ensuring compliance with the client and federal requirements.
• Review and update processes to align with OIM guidance, policy, and best practices.
• Lead the implementation of the OIM cybersecurity metrics program plan, including data collection, reporting, and oversight.
Cybersecurity Operations
• Direct daily cybersecurity operations for SC GSS domains, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Manage SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, ICAM, CDM, and cloud security tools.
• Provide daily cyber health and status reports to leadership.
• Lead proactive threat hunting and incident response, coordinating with the client iJC3.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for incident response, escalation, and after-action reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US-CERT requirements, and federal directives.
Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)
• Oversee CDM program activities, including tool maintenance, upgrades, and analysis.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors to ensure compliance with orders and regulations.
• Provide continuous monitoring for unauthorized hardware/software and applied risk controls.
Vulnerability Management and Mitigation
• Lead vulnerability identification, risk assessment, and mitigation across IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Direct patch management, configuration updates, and corrective actions.
• Establish continuous monitoring processes leveraging automated tools and threat intelligence feeds.
• Ensure compliance with FISMA, NIST 800-53, and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Deliver regular vulnerability management reports with metrics, compliance status, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Strong knowledge of federal cybersecurity policies, federal directives, and industry best practices.
• Hands-on expertise with SIEM, IDS/IPS, EDR, DLP, ICAM, CDM, and cloud security platforms.
• Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
• NIST 800-53 Rev 5
• Risk Management Framework
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
• FedRAMP Authorization
• Tenable Nessus (ACAS)
• DISA STIGs
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strategic thinker with ability to align cybersecurity initiatives to mission priorities.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to leadership and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in incident response and forensic analysis.
• Ability to adapt to emerging technologies and evolving threat landscapes.
• Able to build advanced alerts in SIEM.
• Team leader with capability to train basic and advanced skills.
• Able to translate events into incident response ticket with full information for SOC lead and provide briefings to leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of security tools.
• Assist Tier 2 and Tier 3 Analyst in incident response.
• Has above basic Window and Linux CLI skills.
• Has built understanding of multiple security tools i.e. EDR, IDP, IDS, Firewalls, etc.
• Built full incident response and provides mitigation steps.
• Leads and writes Tabletop Exercises.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent.
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Certified Information System Security Professional or Associate (CISSP or Associate)
• ISC2 Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
Work Authorization:
U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
Working Conditions:
This position is primarily performed in an office environment or in a home office setting. Employees will be required to use a computer and other office equipment for extended periods.
What We Offer:
Management Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Rx, Dental and Vision Insurance, company paid short-term disability and life insurance, 401k plan with up to a 5% match with immediate vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, paid holidays, and more!
Management Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not a complete list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it.
Management Solutions LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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