Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Pt78; Fort Meade (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt78 is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to serve as the senior technical authority on cybersecurity initiatives at Fort Meade, MD. In this hybrid role, you will guide technical implementation and compliance, ensuring operational excellence through strategic partnerships and quality execution.

The ideal candidate must possess a DoD Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree with over 5 years of relevant experience. Strong knowledge in cybersecurity frameworks is essential, along with mentoring capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Ability to mentor technical staff.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for Identity Management operations.
• Provide mentorship to engineering staff.
• Perform advanced technical duties in cybersecurity operations.
• Guide operations in alignment with compliance standards.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Identity Management

Linux/Solaris administration

RMF/NIST SP 800-53 knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IAM platforms

Cybersecurity tools

Job description

Who we are!

Platinum Technologies is a Northern Virginia based integrated solutions firm that specializes in Cybersecurity, Cloud and Digital Services to the Public Sector. Our team solves hard problems and helps our Mission Partners achieve their goals. If you are self-motivated, possess demonstrated learning agility, and are passionate about delivering high-quality work products – we want to hear from you.

Our approach

We lead with technical expertise, but that is just the tip of the iceberg – the ‘Why’ matters. At Platinum, we don’t hire people to do a job. We provide professional and leadership development to complement our self-motivated domain experts. Our teammates are dot-connecting leaders that operate in a mutually accountable environment to deliver thought leadership, expert technical analysis, and quality execution for our clients.

You

Platinum Technologies is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Operations Lead. This role serves as the senior technical authority across identity and access management, compliance auditing, platform security, and vulnerability remediation activities while partnering with program leadership to ensure operational excellence.

Hybrid location

This role is Hybrid at Ft. Meade, MD

Required Clearance: SECRET

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for Identity Management and Software Auditing functions supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and subject matter expertise to engineering staff while fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Perform advanced technical duties alongside team members, including IAM operations, software auditing, compliance validation, troubleshooting, and remediation activities.
• Lead technical implementation and optimization of Linux/Solaris platforms and directory services to ensure security, availability, and operational performance.
• Guide cybersecurity operations in alignment with RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity requirements, and industry best practices.
• Lead software and system auditing efforts, including review of application configurations, access controls, patching, and secure configuration compliance.
• Drive vulnerability management, audit readiness, technical risk reduction, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with program leadership, customers, and cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement cybersecurity solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and implementation guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Active DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).
• Experience serving as a technical lead for cybersecurity, IAM, or compliance/auditing initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-53, vulnerability management, and compliance practices.
• Experience with Linux/Solaris administration and directory services.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff, lead technical initiatives, and influence engineering decisions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with IAM/IdM platforms and cybersecurity tool integrations.
• Experience with software auditing, system hardening, and compliance validation.
• Experience supporting SailPoint or similar identity management implementations.
• Relevant cybersecurity, IAM, or cloud security certifications.
• Experience leading technical modernization or automation initiatives within enterprise cybersecurity environments.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action

The Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.