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Agile Defense

Deputy Program Manager

Ashburn, VA

$145K - $185K/yr

CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISM or PMP SUMMARY Agile Defense is currently seeking a highly technical, hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Lead and Deputy Program Manager with advanced ...

Agile Defense

Deputy Program Manager

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISM or PMP SUMMARY Agile Defense is currently seeking a highly technical, hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Lead and Deputy Program Manager with advanced ...

Agile Defense

Deputy Program Manager

Ashburn, VA

$119K/yr

CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISM or PMP SUMMARY Agile Defense is currently seeking a highly technical, hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Lead and Deputy Program Manager with advanced ...

Koitecc Solutions

Deputy Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise ... CISSP * CEH * GIAC Clearance Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 ...

Leidos

Deputy Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K/yr

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise ... CISSP * CEH * GIAC Clearance Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance. If you're looking for comfort ...

Via Logic LLC

Deputy Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise ... CISSP * CEH * GIAC Clearance Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 ...

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Koitecc Solutions

$125 - $150/hr

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise ... CISSP * CEH * GIAC Clearance Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance. Pay Range: Pay Range $92,300.00 ...

Leidos

Deputy Program Manager

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K/yr

Leidos is seeking a Deputy Program Manager to support delivery of CISA Cybersecurity Exercise ... CISSP * CEH * GIAC Clearance Required: * Active TS/SCI clearance. If you're looking for comfort ...

Alcoa Corporation

Deputy CISO

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

About the role: The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) is a critical ... CISSP, CISM, CRISC ) preferred What we offer: * Competitive compensation packages, including pay ...

Alcoa

Deputy CISO

Pittsburgh, PA · Hybrid

About the role: The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (Deputy CISO) is a critical ... CISSP, CISM, CRISC ) preferred What we offer: * Competitive compensation packages, including pay ...

Entarian

Deputy Solution Architect

Stafford, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

Entarian is seeking a Deputy Solution Architect to support the Naval Information Warfare Center ... CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security ...

Entarian

Deputy Solution Architect

Stafford, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

A Deputy Solution Architect will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure ... CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security ...

Entarian

Deputy Solution Architect

Stafford, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

A Deputy Solution Architect will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure ... CISSP(Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM(Certified Information Security ...

Entarian

Deputy Solution Architect

Stafford, VA · On-site

$62.75 - $82.75/hr

A Deputy Solution Architect will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure ... CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security ...

Entarian

$150 - $200/hr

A Deputy Solution Architect will assist in bridging requirements with enterprise IT infrastructure ... CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CISM (Certified Information Security ...

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Deputy Program Manager

Ashburn, VA

Agile Defense
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Agile Defenseexternal

$145K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Serve as Deputy to the Program Manager of the CSOC Program to provide cyber defense capabilities to federal entities.

  • Maintain a 24x7x365 schedule and optimize operational workflows for multiple shifts.

  • Lead efforts in planning, organization, scheduling, and reporting of various cybersecurity projects.

Job description

About Agile Defense
 
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
 
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1433
Job Title: Deputy Program Manager
Location: Reston, VA
Clearance Level: TS (SCI Eligible)
Required Certification(s): CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISM or PMP
 
SUMMARY
 
Agile Defense is currently seeking a highly technical, hands-on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Lead and Deputy Program Manager with advanced skillsets in cyber security, to develop and operate cyber security capabilities for a variety of federal customers. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Skills and experience in Cyber Operations, Security Event Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Hunt, Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred) are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting a 24x7x365 CSOC environment as an analyst or engineer, experience as a technical team lead within the SOC, and operations management experience. A solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP’s, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management.
Corporate duties such as solution/proposal development, corporate culture development, mentoring employees, supporting recruiting efforts, will also be required. Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.
 
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
Serve as Deputy to the Program Manager of the CSOC Program to provide cyber defense capabilities to federal entities provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense support through security event monitoring, advanced analytics, cyber hunt, response and digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and cyber intelligence activities in support of the SOC operational mission.
· Maintain a 24x7x365 schedule and minimum-manning requirements.
· Construct and optimize operational workflows for 24x7 teams across multiple shifts.
· Develop, collect, analyze security operational metrics to optimize CSOC performance and minimize organizational risk.
· Serve as a technical Cyber SME, onsite task lead, and primary point of contact for customer.
· Lead efforts Planning, organization, scheduling and progress reporting of various projects.
· Develop technical cyber security solutions in response to customer requests or in support of proposal solution development.
· Support new Agile Defense engagements as transitional program or operations lead.
· Support documentation of all business and workflow processes in this area.
· Provides technical consultation in cyber security capability development.
· Acts as a subject-matter expert to multiple tasks and/or programs.
· Provide technical writing support in support of corporate response to RFPs/RFQs from various customers
· Support new Agile Defense engagements as transitional program or operations lead.
· Provide technical writing support in support of corporate response to RFPs/RFQs from various customers.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
 
Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of direct operational and program management experience in delivery of Cybersecurity program or related projects. Candidates will have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience with a solid understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threats.
A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience with experience in the last two (2) years that includes host-based and network-based security monitoring, identifying and analyzing anomalous activities with familiarity in insider threat monitoring software, host-based forensic tools, intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis functions, security information event management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, security operations ticket management.
 
Education, Background, and Years of Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, STEM or cybersecurity
 
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills
 
The ability to create insider threat focused dashboards, reports and workflow diagrams. Experience collecting data, chain of custody and reporting results; handling and escalating security issues or emergency situations appropriately; providing incident response capabilities to isolate and mitigate threats to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability for protected data. Experience with mentoring junior members in an open collaborative environment.
 
Preferred Skills or Certifications
 
One of the following GCFA, GREM, GCIH, OSCP, GPEN, GFCE or equivalent preferred.
 
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions
 
Hybrid role in Reston, VA
Strength Demands
Physical Requirements
Our Core Values
 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. 
 
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
 
  • Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
  • Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
  • Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
  • Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
  • Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
  • Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
 
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