CODE Services Task / Strategy Support / Cybersecurity Task Lead

Athena Technology Group; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) seeks a CODE Services Task / Strategy Support / Cybersecurity Task Lead to provide high-level IT and cybersecurity strategy for the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3).

The role guides enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives, planning, and directorate operations to support mission priorities. Global security expertise is required, including risk assessments, audits, and crisis response.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years in IT/Cybersecurity leadership roles within DoD or similar environments.
• Experience briefing CIOs/CISOs on agency-wide actions and strategic IT directions.
• Experience supervising teams in classified and unclassified government/private networks.
• Proficient in building, operating and securing LAN/WAN and multi-cloud infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives for DC3 or similar programs.
• Develop and align IT strategies, roadmaps, and portfolio plans with mission priorities.
• Oversee enterprise IT architecture, cloud strategy, and data strategy.
• Govern portfolios, establish structures, and implement reporting and governance mechanisms.
• Lead risk assessments, security audits, and crisis response during major incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cybersecurity knowledge

Communication with CIO/CISO

Risk assessment

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity / MIS / Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Infrastructure as Code

Multi-cloud environments

VPN/Firewall management

Job description

CODE Services Task / Strategy Support / Cybersecurity Task Lead

• Linthicum Heights, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day Shift
About the Company
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) focused on Information Technology and Communications consulting, system engineering, integration, deployment and operation of state of the art command and control and information systems that deliver critical network centric solution to the warfighter. With a proven track record of technical support to our customers, we are looking for innovative industry professionals to join our team.
ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability
Job Summary
Athena Technology Group, Inc. (ATG) is seeking a CODE Services Task / Strategy Support / Cybersecurity Task Lead to provide high-level strategic, cybersecurity, and operational support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and directorate at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). The lead drives enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives through strategy development, detailed project planning, and directorate operations, applying expertise in IT, cybersecurity, portfolio management, and project management. This is a Key Personnel position. This position is contingent upon award of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive successful execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives for DC3.
• Develop, maintain, and align enterprise IT strategic initiatives, portfolio/acquisition strategies, and roadmaps with DC3 mission priorities and relevant cyber frameworks.
• Maintain and execute the enterprise IT architecture; oversee cloud computing strategy and manage enterprise data strategy in alignment with the DC3 mission.
• Manage and govern enterprise portfolios, establish portfolio structures, formalize processes, and implement reporting and communication mechanisms.
• Optimize enterprise IT resource allocation, manage program dependencies through data-driven analysis, and conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform build/buy decisions.
• Oversee regular cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits to validate control effectiveness.
• Lead crisis response during major breaches, ensuring timely detection, containment, and recovery.

Qualifications
Required:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• TS/SCI clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement): Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of experience within the last ten years in each of the following areas:
• Leading and supervising teams performing IT (Cyberspace), Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data/AI, and Cyber Enablers work under DoDI 8140.01-8140.03.
• Briefing a CIO and CISO on agency-wide planned, recommended, and directed actions to enable unity of effort and operational effectiveness.
• Overseeing personnel receiving, interpreting, planning, briefing, executing, and reporting on orders from USCYBERCOM or subordinate commanders, the National Manager for National Security Systems, or other authorized commanders with authority over DC3 CIO-managed systems and personnel.
• Leading and supervising teams in classified and unclassified Government and private networking and infrastructure environments of similar scope and complexity to this PWS.
• Leading and supervising teams building, operating, securing, defending, and extending LAN/WAN systems, including wireless components, firewalls, routing and switching, IPv6, VPN, cloud computing, virtualized servers, storage arrays, and other IT/data systems.
• Leading and supervising teams supporting unified communications, including VTC design, installation, maintenance, and administration in Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI environments.
• Leading and supervising teams running CI/CD pipelines using containerization, micro-segmentation, and Infrastructure as Code, and managing ATO/cATO for several systems.
• Leading and supervising teams planning and executing legacy system migrations into multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
• Leading and supervising personnel developing and implementing data lakes and other modern data strategies.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Normal Office Environment. Requires Sitting, Standing, Near Acuity, Speaking with colleagues and customers, Listening, Sight, Use of hands/fingers.

Additional Benefits

• Performance Bonuses and annual salary reviews
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment

ATG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.