Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead with Security Clearance

PKH Enterprises, LLC; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

PKH Enterprises is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead to serve as the senior technical authority for cyber threat analysis, incident investigations, threat hunting, and defensive cyber operations at a federal client. Primary duty location is Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

The role requires active TS/SCI clearance and includes mentoring analysts, coordinating with DoD and Intelligence Community partners, developing executive threat assessments, and guiding complex investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IA or Cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 5 years of cyber threat analysis experience.
• Experience leading cyber investigations for: DoD CSSPs, Combatant Commands, DISA cybersecurity organizations, law enforcement or counterintelligence organizations.
• Experience collaborating with Intelligence Community organizations.
• Deep understanding of advanced persistent threats, cyber threat intelligence, network defense, incident response, and cyber operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cyber investigations and technical analysis.
• Direct threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence activities.
• Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Correlate cyber intelligence reporting with operational activity.
• Provide recommendations for mitigation and defensive actions.
• Support major incident response activities.
• Collaborate with intelligence community and DoD cybersecurity organizations.
• Develop executive-level threat assessments and briefings.
• Mentor cybersecurity analysts and technical personnel.

Job description

Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead PKH Enterprises is seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team in support of an exciting opportunity with a federal client. This position is contingent upon contract award and candidate selection is subject to the successful award of the contract to PKH Enterprises.

The Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead serves as the senior technical authority for cyber threat analysis, incident investigation, threat hunting, and defensive cyber operations. This individual provides expert guidance to Government leadership and leads the most complex and sensitive cyber investigations impacting a federal defense client’s mission systems. Work Location

• Primary duty location: Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
• May support operations involving classified environments and coordination with intelligence community partners and other DoD organizations. Security Clearance
• Active TS/SCI clearance required. Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced cyber investigations and technical analysis.
• Direct threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence activities.
• Analyze adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Correlate cyber intelligence reporting with operational activity.
• Provide recommendations for mitigation and defensive actions.
• Support major incident response activities.
• Collaborate with intelligence community and DoD cybersecurity organizations.
• Develop executive-level threat assessments and briefings.
• Mentor cybersecurity analysts and technical personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IA or Cybersecurity experience.
• Minimum 5 years of cyber threat analysis experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cyber investigations for: o DoD Cybersecurity Service Providers (CSSPs)
• Combatant Commands
• DISA cybersecurity organizations
• Law enforcement or counterintelligence organizations
• Experience collaborating with Intelligence Community organizations.
• Deep understanding of advanced persistent threats, cyber threat intelligence, network defense, incident response, and cyber operations.