QA Lead Coordinator

Society of Defense Financial Management; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tyto Athene is seeking a forward-thinking SCRM Analyst to support a law enforcement customer in Washington, DC. You will help secure the government’s technology supply chain, requiring a keen eye for detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and strong collaboration with Federal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading risk assessments, vendor evaluations, and producing executive-ready reports. A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience are expected, with DoD/federal policy familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; strong experience in SCRM.
• 8+ years general experience and 6+ years in the functional area; Master’s may substitute for 4 years.
• Experience with hardware or software assurance.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, packet analysis, SIEM, IDS, malware and attack tools.
• Ability to communicate incident status to executives.
• Familiarity with DoD or Federal cybersecurity policies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess supply chain programs against best practices and recommend improvements.
• Assess vendor/supplier programs and provide evaluations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, and presentations for executives.
• Keep clients and staff informed on policy updates and best practices.
• Lead a scalable assessment team performing risk assessments and monitoring.
• Conduct supply chain risk assessments and continuous monitoring.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Master’s degree may substitute for four years

Tools

ArcSight SIEM

Splunk

Novetta Cyber Analytics

FireEye MPS Suite

Snort IDS

Bro IDS

Fidelis XPS

CloudShield Orchestrator

Microsoft ATA

Job description

Description

Tyto Athene is searching for a forward-thinking and self-motivated Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Analyst to support one of our law enforcement customers in Washington, DC. You will be responsible for helping Federal customers solve one of the most critical challenges that exist in cybersecurity today, how to secure the government’s technology supply chain. This exciting role requires an appetite for learning, superior attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, great organizational skills, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment. Professionalism in dealing with senior leaders within the Federal Government is important.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in supply chain risk management and assess a client’s supply chain program, policies, and procedures against best practices, and make improvement recommendations
• Provide expertise in vendor/supplier assessment and evaluation
• Prepare reports, briefings, point papers, reviews, and oral presentations as may be directed to translate the results from the analysis to executive decision-makers
• Keep clients and staff informed of the most up-to-date information regarding supply chain risk management best practices and any relevant current Federal Government policies, guidance, memorandums, and strategies that might affect the client’s SCRM program
• Lead and develop a scalable assessment team that will perform supply chain risk assessments, including research, analysis, identification of risk, and continuous monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities
• Perform supply chain risk assessments, including research, analysis, identification of risk, and continuous monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education
• Minimum of eight (8) years of general experience and six (6) years of experience in the Functional Responsibility area. A Masters Degree may be substituted for four (4) years of general work experience.
• Experience with hardware or software assurance
• Knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • Packet Analysis
  • SIEM Operation
  • Understanding of how exploits work and appear within network traffic
  • Intrusion Detection Technology
  • Understanding of root kits, exploits, and other types of malware
  • Awareness and understanding of popular attack tools (e.g.. Zeus, Blackhole, Slowloris, LOIC, Cryptolocker, Pony Loader, etc.)Ability to communicate effectively the actual status of an incident, attack, or other cyber issue.
  • Awareness of tradecraft used by Nation State APT actors
  • Capability to support the following systems: ArcSight SIEM; Splunk; Novetta Cyber Analytics; FireEye MPS Suite; Snort IDS; Bro IDS; Fidelis XPS; CloudShield Trusted Cyber Solution Orchestrator; Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics; Counterattack Active Defense
• Well-versed with Government cybersecurity policies and regulations
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills

Desired

• Experience with implementing supply chain risk management activities in the DoD or other Federal Organizations

About Tyto Athene

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains - Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT - empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide. At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology.

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $140,000 and $160,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?

Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.