Cloud Security Lead

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks a senior cybersecurity leader to direct a 6-8 person team, overseeing proactive threat monitoring, advanced alert triage, and multi-cloud correlation. The role emphasizes coordination of incident response and escalation of high-impact events across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have active DoD Secret clearance with TS eligibility, DoD 8570 IAT Level II, and CSSP-A within 180 days, plus 8+ years of relevant security leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with TS eligibility.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.
• CSSP-A level within 180 days of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of formal management or leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree plus 8+ years of relevant security experience.
• Strong understanding of network security principles and defense-in-depth.

Responsibilities

• Direct a team of 6-8 cybersecurity analysts, guiding threat monitoring, alert triage, and multi-cloud correlation.
• Coordinate incident response and escalate high-impact issues across the organization.
• Act as operational bridge between analysts, leadership, and external customers with clear communication.

Skills

DoD Secret Clearance

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Team Leadership Experience

Network Traffic Flow Understanding

Incident Response Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

• Direct a specialized team of 6-8 cybersecurity analysts, providing guidance and oversight across the following critical tasks: Proactive Threat Monitoring, Advanced Alert Triage, Multi-Cloud Correlation, Incident Response Coordination, and High-Impact Escalation & Reporting.
• Champion a positive, highly productive work culture through consistent employee engagement.
• Serve as the operational bridge between your analysts and the broader mission and maintain transparent, highly effective communication across the chain of command, civilian personnel, and external customers.

Requirements

• Minimum active DoD Secret clearance, with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret (TS) clearance
• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, ISC2 SSCP, SANS GSEC, or equivalent)
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP-A Level Certification (e.g., CEH, CySA+, GCIA, or equivalent) within 180 days of hire
• A minimum of 2 years of formal management or equivalent team leadership experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline as well as 8+ years of directly relevant experience
• Strong understanding of network traffic flow, packet analysis, ports, protocols, and defense-in-depth security
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to tackle complex security challenges
• Highly reliable and flexible, demonstrating a strong work ethic whether working independently or leading collaborative team efforts on assigned shifts
• Passionate about staying ahead of emerging threats, demonstrated through the ongoing pursuit of certifications, self-study, or active participation in cybersecurity forums.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity management, including Proactive Threat Monitoring, Incident Response Coordination, and Multi-Cloud Correlation. Holds relevant certifications and a strong understanding of network security principles, while fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• DoD Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• Team Leadership Experience
• Network Traffic Flow Understanding
• Incident Response Coordination

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Proactive Threat Monitoring
• Advanced Alert Triage
• Multi-Cloud Correlation
• Incident Response Coordination
• Packet Analysis
• Defense-in-Depth Security
• Ports and Protocols Knowledge
• Cybersecurity Forums Participation
• Emerging Threats Awareness
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

• Employee Engagement
• Effective Communication
• Work Ethic
• Reliability
• Flexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• CompTIA Security+ CE
• ISC2 SSCP
• SANS GSEC
• CEH
• CySA+
• GCIA

Industry Keywords

• DoD 8570
• Cybersecurity
• Incident Response
• Threat Monitoring
• Security Challenges