Senior Associate, Cyber Defense Operations

Lafayette Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lafayette Group seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Consultant – Senior Associate to support federal government cyber programs from Arlington, VA. You will join a cross-functional team delivering threat analysis, incident response planning, and defense initiatives with partners across government and industry.

This role emphasizes client engagement, strategic recommendations, and developing trainings and exercises, with hybrid work and security-clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years experience with cyber incident response, cybersecurity and/or cyber defense.
• Excellent oral and written communication; diplomacy and listening skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking; open-minded and curious problem-solving.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically; learn quickly.
• Ability to build relationships and network with all staff levels, including senior leadership.
• Experience managing multiple project milestones and work products.
• Experience developing briefings, analyzing trends in large information sets, and recommending business processes and workflows.
• Ability to understand complex cybersecurity program policies/directives and apply to project activities.
• Experience presenting status and proposing solutions to managers/clients.
• Strong cultural fit with Lafayette Group.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Work on a cross-functional team to help clients solve nationally significant cybersecurity challenges.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders; design solutions that meet client needs while addressing stakeholder concerns.
• Inform planning and strategic initiatives by integrating partners and improving workflows.
• Analyze operational information and perform qualitative and quantitative research to identify themes and trends from data sets.
• Assist with client engagement and support including leading meetings and planning sessions.
• Develop written work products including strategic plans, assessments and reports.
• Continue to deepen personal expertise through ongoing engagement and learning.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Project management

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lafayette Group seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Consultant – Senior Associate to support federal government cyber programs from Arlington, VA. You will join a cross-functional team delivering threat analysis, incident response planning, and defense initiatives with partners across government and industry.

This role emphasizes client engagement, strategic recommendations, and developing trainings and exercises, with hybrid work and security-clearance readiness.