Project Lead

Total Systems Technologies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage and benefits

Remote work options

Generous PTO

Professional development

Wellness programs

Job summary

TSTC seeks a seasoned project lead with deep security engineering and governance expertise. You will guide a dispersed team of highly technical security engineers and report to senior leadership, ensuring compliance and delivery across IT systems.

Responsibilities include maintaining ATOs, assessing risk, and presenting status reports. The role requires 15 years in security and a CISSP or CISM, with travel 4–5 times per year and a hybrid on-site schedule in Annapolis Junction, MD or Colorado

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security compliance experience.
• Must have a CISSP or a CISM.
• Experience guiding security engineering and governance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, management, and leadership for security programs and governance.
• Manage a geographically dispersed team of security engineers and report to senior leadership.
• Maintain Authorization to Operate (ATO) for IT systems and assess current security postures.
• Identify risks and design solutions for future programs related to IT systems deployment.
• Prepare, review, and submit status reports and invoice data; ensure accuracy of deliverables.
• Interface with government and TSTC leadership to communicate security posture and progress.
• Travel to client sites and ensure compliance deliverables are accurate and complete.

Skills

CISSP/CISM

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Who Are We?

TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients.

What We're Looking For:

TSTC is looking for a seasoned project lead with depth of knowledge in security engineering and governance technical domains. We need someone who is self-motivated, able to manage a geographically dispersed team of highly technical security engineers, and who loves problem solving. The ideal candidate combines project reporting and management with domain knowledge and is comfortable reporting to senior leadership.

TSTC is looking for candidates for this Key Personnel position that meet or exceed the stated requirements; are excited to join our team and willing to sign a binding letter of commitment; and can start 2 to 3 weeks after notification of contract award.

Basic Qualifications/Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security compliance experience
• Must have a CISSP or a CISM
• Provide guidance, management, and leadership for the following:
  • Maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT Systems
  • Identification of IT Systems Current Security Postures,
  • Identification of the potential risk of future programs, designs and implementations of future programs related to the deployment of IT Systems,
  • Research, design, and engineer solutions to security requirements, and
  • Alternative analysis and recommendations
• Document and submit status reports and invoice data
• Review documentation deliverables for accuracy and correctness prior to final submission
• Interface with and report up to government and TSTC senior leadership
• Review and ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct
• Skilled in MS Office Suite
• Work independently, proactively identify and complete tasks
• Must have excellent English verbal and written skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs

Security Clearance and Where You’ll Work

• Candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation required to obtain a Government suitability determination.
• Work will be performed in Annapolis Junction, Maryland or Colorado Springs, Colorado
• This is a hybrid role with 4 days of work on site each week.
• Travel 4-5 times per year for weeklong assignments.

$155,000 - $170,000 a year

Benefits at TSTC

• Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Includes personal and team merit bonuses, with salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options. 100% TSTC-paid life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term plans.
• Flexible Work Options – Remote work allowed, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities. (varies per position)
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional Development – Continuous performance evaluation process… Dedicated annual budget for educational opportunities.
• Comprehensive Wellness Programs – - confidential employee assistance program (EAP). Wellness Resource Group and wellness programs throughout the year.

All TSTC employees operate according to the terms of the specific contract under which they work. They are responsible for fulfilling the duties of the specific job and are accountable for complying with the terms and conditions of their employment, the TSTC Code of Conduct, and with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As TSTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we follow current Federal Discrimination Laws and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. TSTC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status and liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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