Cybersecurity Manager I

snc

Sparks (NV)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Job summary

SNC is seeking a Cybersecurity Manager I in Sparks, NV to design, test, and implement secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools. You will oversee IT security systems, perform risk assessments, incident response, and digital forensics, and prepare regulatory reports.

In this corporate role, you’ll lead the Security Engineering team, shape security architecture, ensure secure-by-design practices, and collaborate with senior leadership to embed security into IT projects from

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
7+ years of experience in a related area; if no degree, 11 years of related experience.
Strong cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
Experience with risk assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux/Windows operating systems and large-scale server systems.
Experience with A&A requirements per NISPOM, RMF, JSIG & NIST RMF.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the Security Engineering team; set priorities and resources.
Partner with Enterprise Security Architect to translate standards into actionable plans.
Oversee design reviews and secure-by-design practices across environments.
Direct risk and vulnerability assessment programs and track remediation.
Liaise with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to embed security in IT projects.

Skills

Leadership

Security architecture

Risk assessment

Incident response

Digital forensics

UNIX/Linux/Windows

A&A & RMF knowledge

Security reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, IT or related field

Tools

SIEM

EDR

NDR

Firewalls

NAC

DLP platforms

Job description

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and IT skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? The Cybersecurity Manager I is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing secure operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools. This role involves managing IT security systems, conducting risk assessments, performing incident response, and overseeing digital forensics. The Manager I will also develop and enforce security controls, participate in security awareness programs, and prepare security reports for regulatory agencies.

As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the Security Engineering team, including hiring, performance management, and career growth planning.
Set team priorities, workload, and resourcing to align with the enterprise security architecture roadmap and roadmap milestones.
Own the team's technical standards and quality bar for secure design, testing, and implementation of operating systems, networks, and security monitoring tools.

Security Architecture & Engineering

Partner with the Enterprise Security Architect to translate architecture strategy and standards into actionable engineering plans, ensuring designs are implementable and operationally sound.
Oversee design reviews and secure‑by‑design practices across infrastructure, network, and application environments.
Direct the evaluation, deployment, and lifecycle management of security tools and platforms.

Risk, Vulnerability & Compliance

Direct risk and vulnerability assessment programs across network, system, and application layers, ensuring findings are prioritized and remediated on schedule.
Develop, implement, and enforce security controls and operational risk mitigation, and track their effectiveness over time.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Act as a key liaison between Security Engineering and the Enterprise Security Architect, senior leadership, and cross‑functional teams to embed security requirements into IT project lifecycles from design through deployment.
Communicate risk posture, program status, and incident learnings to senior leadership in clear, business‑relevant terms.

Qualifications You Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Information Technology or related Engineering field of study.
7+ years of experience in a related area.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and network architectures.
Experience with risk assessment, incident response, and digital forensics.
Knowledge of technical standards relating to systems security; experience administering UNIX, Linux, and Windows operating systems, experience with large‑scale server systems, thin client architecture, system virtualization, and other related peripherals.
Experience with Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements as outlined in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DOD, ICD 503, Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) & National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) RMF.

Qualifications We Prefer

Advanced certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or similar.
Hands‑on experience with advanced cybersecurity tools across SIEM, IDS/IPS, perimeter security (firewalls), cloud security, endpoint detection and response (EDR), network detection and response (NDR), network access control (NAC), and data loss prevention (DLP) platforms.
Working knowledge of AI security practices and AI Security Posture Management (AISPM), including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks introduced by AI/ML systems and their integration into the enterprise.
Experience leveraging AI‑driven tools and automation to increase efficiency and expedite security assessments, vulnerability management, and other operational security processes.
Strong leadership, analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures.

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