NCO (National Cybersecurity Operations) Technical Lead

OCH Technologies, LLC; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

OCH Technologies, LLC seeks an NCO Technical Lead to oversee day-to-day operational cybersecurity and threat intelligence for FAA networks. You will monitor threat feeds, coordinate incident response, and provide expert guidance to the cybersecurity team, with travel up to 20% to Leesburg, VA or DC.

This role supports a proposal effort and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Strong leadership and communication are essential for coordinating with federal agencies and

Qualifications

• 15+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years in management overseeing operational cybersecurity or SOC/CIRT teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight and guidance to contractor personnel.
• Lead activities supporting the NCO mission including threat intel collection, analysis, hunting, and incident response coordination.
• Monitor and analyze cyber threat intel for FAA and NAS systems; produce actionable intelligence.
• Coordinate incident response actions and document procedures.
• Brief FAA leadership on threat trends and defensive actions; report on NCO activities and issues.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Incident response

Threat intelligence

SIEM

EDR tools

Threat hunting

Policy and compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence platforms

EDR tools

OpenCTI/MISP

Cortex XSOAR/Splunk SOAR

Job description

Description

OCH Technologies is seeking an NCO Technical Lead responsible for leading day‑to‑day operational cybersecurity and threat intelligence functions supporting the FAA's National Cybersecurity Operations mission. The lead will run the operational side: monitor threat intelligence feeds, coordinate incident response, analyze emerging threats against NAS infrastructure, and provide technical guidance to the broader cybersecurity team.

This position supports a proposal effort and is contingent upon award, customer approval, and successful onboarding requirements.

Location

Hybrid – Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) Washington, DC or Leesburg, VA (potential to travel up to 20%).

Core Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide day‑to‑day technical oversight, coordination, and guidance to contractor personnel performing operational cybersecurity and threat intelligence functions.
• Lead all activities supporting the National Cybersecurity Operations (NCO) mission including threat intelligence collection and analysis, threat hunting, and incident response coordination.
• Monitor and analyze cyber threat intelligence relevant to FAA and NAS systems. Produce actionable intelligence products that inform assessment priorities and defensive posture decisions.
• Coordinate incident response activities when potential security events are identified. Ensure response actions follow established procedures and are documented.
• Attend all Program Management Reviews with the Program Manager and report on NCO operational support activities, threat intelligence findings, deliverables, and technical issues.
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, aviation systems, and government networks. Brief FAA leadership on threat trends and recommended defensive actions.
• Collaborate with the Security Assessment Lead and Penetration Testing Lead to ensure assessment and testing priorities reflect the current threat landscape.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for NCO functions including escalation criteria, reporting templates, and coordination protocols.
• Manage and oversee contractor staff performing NCO functions. Ensure personnel maintain required qualifications and training.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• At least fifteen (15+) years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years of management and supervisory responsibility over operational cybersecurity, threat intelligence teams, or SOC/CIRT functions. At least 2 years of relevant experience must be recent (performed within the last 3 years).
• Demonstrated experience leading incident response and threat intelligence operations in a federal or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain) and experience producing actionable intelligence products.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, threat intelligence platforms, and endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Knowledge of network defense monitoring, log analysis, and anomaly detection in complex, multi‑segment network environments.

Security Clearance Requirement

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Active Secret clearance preferred.

Certifications

• Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CASP required.
• GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) or GCTI (GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence) strongly preferred.
• GCFA, GNFA, or GCIA preferred for forensics/network analysis depth.
• CND, CNDA, GDAT, GDSA, GCED, GCFA are directly relevant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other critical infrastructure cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with aviation‑specific cyber threats or operational technology (OT/ICS) threat analysis.
• Familiarity with FAA Security Operations Center (SOC) operations.
• Experience coordinating with federal threat intelligence sharing organizations (US‑CERT, CISA, sector ISACs).
• Modern threat intelligence platforms (MISP, OpenCTI) for structured threat data management and sharing.
• SOAR platforms (Cortex XSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Tines) for automated incident response workflows and playbook execution.
• EDR/XDR tools (CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Carbon Black) for endpoint‑level detection and response in operational environments.
• AI/ML‑based anomaly detection and threat hunting tools for identifying novel attack patterns across complex, multi‑segment network environments.
• Attack surface management platforms for continuous external exposure monitoring of NAS‑connected assets.

Other Required Skills And Abilities

• Understanding of federal cybersecurity policy (FISMA, NIST CSF, CDM program) and how operational cybersecurity functions support broader agency security objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to brief senior leadership on threat landscape and operational status.

Benefits

• Paid time off and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance – Employer Paid!
• 401(k)
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

E‑Verify Participation

OCH Technologies, LLC is a participant of E‑Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

Veteran’s Preference and Accessibility Statement

At OCH Technologies, we deeply respect and appreciate the unique skills and experiences that veterans bring to our team. As a federal contractor, we encourage qualified veterans to apply and provide preference where permitted by law. Your service and dedication are valued here. We are committed to creating a workplace that is open, welcoming, and accessible to everyone. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, we provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to ensure individuals with disabilities can apply without barriers. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

OCH Technologies, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.