Senior Cyber Defense Architect & SOC Lead

Defense Logistics Agency; Whitehall (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States is seeking a senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist to lead the Security Operations Center program, directing strategic development, accreditation, and sustainment. The role requires coordinating enterprise risk management and aligning cyber posture with DoD directives.

The position entails advising senior leadership on cyber policy, conducting complex security assessments, and ensuring contractual deliverables meet mission objectives with the J-6

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: enterprise-level cybersecurity operations management.
• Specialized Experience: implementing cybersecurity risk management with NIST RMF.
• Specialized Experience: leading threat analysis including red/purple team assessments.
• Specialized Experience: providing authoritative technical leadership and contract oversight.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal technical authority and program manager for SOC program.
• Define enterprise roadmap for compliance with DoD mandates and federal statutes using NIST RMF 2.0.
• Establish strategic plans for Cyber Emergency Response Team adherence to NIST SP 800-61r3.
• Consult with senior leadership on cybersecurity policy, emerging technologies, and threat intelligence.
• Direct external assessments including red and purple team operations.

Skills

SOC management

NIST RMF

Threat analysis

Contract oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency in the United States is seeking a senior IT Cybersecurity Specialist to lead the Security Operations Center program, directing strategic development, accreditation, and sustainment. The role requires coordinating enterprise risk management and aligning cyber posture with DoD directives.

The position entails advising senior leadership on cyber policy, conducting complex security assessments, and ensuring contractual deliverables meet mission objectives with the J-6