Project Lead

Total Systems Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary & bonuses

Health coverage & life insurance

Job summary

TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. This senior project lead role focuses on security engineering and governance, leading a dispersed team and reporting to senior leadership.

The position starts 2–3 weeks after contract award. The role is hybrid with on-site work in Maryland or Colorado Springs and periodic travel, with a background check required for government

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 IT security: ATO maintenance, posture identification, risk assessment, and design/implementation of future programs.

Responsibilities

• Interface with government and TSTC senior leadership.
• Manage a geographically dispersed team of security engineers.
• Provide regular status reports and ensure deliverables are accurate.

Skills

Leadership

MS Office Suite

English (verbal & written)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

CISSP

CISM

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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