Deputy Program Manager

Agile Defense; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is seeking a highly technical CSOC Lead and Deputy Program Manager to develop and operate cybersecurity capabilities for federal customers. The role requires leadership in 24x7 operations, incident response, and cyber threat intelligence, with strong communication skills and team mentoring.

The candidate will serve as a technical SME, oversee planning and progress reporting, and support proposal development. Hybrid role in Reston, VA with TS-level security considerations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of operational and program management experience in delivery of Cybersecurity program or related projects.
• 7+ years of professional experience with a solid understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threats.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with host-based and network-based security monitoring, insider threat monitoring software, SIEM, EDR, and security operations ticket management.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, STEM or cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Deputy to the Program Manager of the CSOC Program to provide cyber defense capabilities to federal entities.
• Maintain a 24x7x365 schedule and minimum-manning requirements.
• Construct and optimize operational workflows for 24x7 teams across multiple shifts.
• Develop, collect, analyze security operational metrics to optimize CSOC performance.
• Serve as a technical Cyber SME, onsite task lead, and primary point of contact for customer.

Skills

Cybersecurity Operations

Program Management

Leadership

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Security Event Analysis

Threat Intelligence

SIEM

Endpoint Detection

Project Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/STEM or cybersecurity

Job description

About Agile Defense

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #: 1433

Job Title: Deputy Program Manager

Location: Reston, VA

Clearance Level: TS (SCI Eligible)

Required Certification(s): CISSP or CISSP-ISSMP or CISM or PMP

SUMMARY

Agile Defense is currently seeking a highly technical, hands‑on Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Lead and Deputy Program Manager with advanced skillsets in cyber security, to develop and operate cyber security capabilities for a variety of federal customers. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team, with demonstrated leadership capabilities. Skills and experience in Cyber Operations, Security Event Analysis, Incident Response, Cyber Hunt, Forensics, Malware Analysis, and Cyber Threat Intelligence (skills in more than one cyber discipline are preferred) are required for this position. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting a 24x7x365 CSOC environment as an analyst or engineer, experience as a technical team lead within the SOC, and operations management experience. A solid understanding of cyber threats and information security in the domains of TTP’s, Threat Actors, Campaigns, and Observables. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management.

Corporate duties such as solution/proposal development, corporate culture development, mentoring employees, supporting recruiting efforts, will also be required. Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Deputy to the Program Manager of the CSOC Program to provide cyber defense capabilities to federal entities provide comprehensive Computer Network Defense support through security event monitoring, advanced analytics, cyber hunt, response and digital forensics, vulnerability assessment, and cyber intelligence activities in support of the SOC operational mission.
• Maintain a 24x7x365 schedule and minimum-manning requirements.
• Construct and optimize operational workflows for 24x7 teams across multiple shifts.
• Develop, collect, analyze security operational metrics to optimize CSOC performance and minimize organizational risk.
• Serve as a technical Cyber SME, onsite task lead, and primary point of contact for customer.
• Lead efforts Planning, organization, scheduling and progress reporting of various projects.
• Develop technical cyber security solutions in response to customer requests or in support of proposal solution development.
• Support new Agile Defense engagements as transitional program or operations lead.
• Support documentation of all business and workflow processes in this area.
• Provides technical consultation in cyber security capability development.
• Acts as a subject‑matter expert to multiple tasks and/or programs.
• Provide technical writing support in support of corporate response to RFPs/RFQs from various customers
• Support new Agile Defense engagements as transitional program or operations lead.
• Provide technical writing support in support of corporate response to RFPs/RFQs from various customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will have a minimum of 5 years of direct operational and program management experience in delivery of Cybersecurity program or related projects. Candidates will have a minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience with a solid understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, digital forensics, and cyber threats.

A minimum of five (5) years of hands‑on experience with experience in the last two (2) years that includes host‑based and network‑based security monitoring, identifying and analyzing anomalous activities with familiarity in insider threat monitoring software, host‑based forensic tools, intrusion detection systems, intrusion analysis functions, security information event management (SIEM) platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, security operations ticket management.

Education, Background, and Years of Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, STEM or cybersecurity

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills

The ability to create insider threat focused dashboards, reports and workflow diagrams. Experience collecting data, chain of custody and reporting results; handling and escalating security issues or emergency situations appropriately; providing incident response capabilities to isolate and mitigate threats to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability for protected data. Experience with mentoring junior members in an open collaborative environment.

Preferred Skills or Certifications

One of the following GCFA, GREM, GCIH, OSCP, GPEN, GFCE or equivalent preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions

Hybrid role in Reston, VA

Strength Demands

Physical Requirements

Our Core Values

• Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
• Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
• Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication, and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
• Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
• Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
• Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities