Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Unissant; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to guide security operations and vulnerability management across a large enterprise environment. The role emphasizes leading technical teams, implementing automation, and improving program maturity to strengthen mission performance.

The position requires 7–10 years in security operations, 5+ years leading teams, and strong experience with federal programs, NIST controls, and modern security tooling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 7-10 years of hands-on security operations experience in large-scale environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading or supervising teams in Security Operations or SOC functions.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting Federal cybersecurity programs and NIST control implementation.
• Deep experience with vulnerability management, configuration compliance, and enterprise asset visibility.
• Hands-on experience with security tools like Splunk, ServiceNow SecOps, EDR, ForeScout, Power BI, and Power Apps.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, NIST guidelines, cloud security, and modern cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational cybersecurity functions across service areas with risk reduction and continuous improvement.
• Oversee vulnerability management, configuration management, asset management, security operations, and incident response.
• Drive integration and use of enterprise security tools, dashboards, and automation.
• Support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and align with standards and policies.
• Guide teams to prioritize remediation, improve visibility, and standardize security operations.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage priorities and escalations.
• Develop SOPs, workflows, and performance metrics to mature the program.
• Promote automation, analytics, and AI/ML capabilities to reduce manual effort.

Skills

Security operations

Vulnerability management

Incident response

Operational governance

Automation

Analytics

Splunk

ServiceNow SecOps

EDR tools

ForeScout

Power BI

Power Apps

Zero Trust

NIST guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA/Master's Degree

Tools

Splunk

ServiceNow SecOps

EDR tools

ForeScout

Power BI

Power Apps

Job description

Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent, excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com.

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to join our team and support our client. The ideal candidate is a hands-on cybersecurity operations leader who thrives in large, complex enterprise environments and brings strong experience across security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, and operational governance. This individual is energized by building mature processes, leading technical teams, and using automation, analytics, and modern security tools to strengthen mission performance and reduce risk.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead operational cybersecurity functions across service areas, ensuring consistent execution, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee vulnerability management, configuration management, asset management, security operations, and incident response activities.
• Drive the integration and operational use of enterprise security tools, dashboards, and automation capabilities.
• Support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements and strengthen operational alignment with established standards and policies.
• Guide teams in prioritizing remediation activities, improving visibility, and standardizing security operations across the environment.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to manage priorities, escalations, and enterprise-wide operational challenges.
• Develop and refine SOPs, workflows, reporting methods, and performance metrics to improve program maturity.
• Promote the use of automation, analytics, and AI/ML-enabled capabilities to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making.

Work Experience and Job Skills:

• 7-10 years of hands-on security operations experience in large-scale, hybrid enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading or supervising teams supporting Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, or SOC functions.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting Federal cybersecurity programs, FISMA systems, and NIST operational control implementation.
• Deep experience with vulnerability management, configuration compliance, enterprise asset visibility, and security operations tooling.
• Hands-on experience with platforms such as Splunk, ServiceNow SecOps, EDR tools, ForeScout, Power BI, Power Apps, and related automation frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, TIC 3.0, NIST guidance, cloud security frameworks, and modern cyber operations practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, communicate with technical and executive stakeholders, and operate effectively in fast-moving federal environments.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree is required. Preferred field of study in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Operations Management, or related field of study.
• MBA/Master's Degree in a relevant field of study preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Desired certifications include CISSP, GIAC certifications (such as GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GSEC, GCCC, GCED, GRID, or GMON), and Security+ CE.
• Splunk Certified Power User or Admin, ITIL Foundation, AWS or Azure Security Engineer certifications, and Machine Learning or AI practitioner certifications are considered a plus.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written skills, ability to present proposals and performance data, comfortable interfacing all levels of organization.
• Ability to write clear and concise creative content in a highly confidential manner.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Travel:

• Work under this task order is expected to be performed primarily remotely at the contractor's non-Federally controlled facility.
• Key personnel are expected to work onsite in Bethesda, Maryland two days per week, with onsite schedules and working hours subject to approval by Federal staff.
• Additional onsite meetings or temporary support within Federally controlled facilities may be required based on program needs.

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly a routine office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds
• Flexible in working extended hours

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets)