Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Task Lead

Cybersecurity Jobs; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life and dis

Retirement match

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs in Linthicum, MD seeks a Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Task Lead to provide technical and operational leadership for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and enterprise IT execution in a federal environment. Responsibilities include coordinating cybersecurity and IT activities, supporting frameworks, risk assessments, audits, and budgeting.

Requires U.S. citizenship, Top Secret with SCI eligibility, and a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in IT leadership and

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and security eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Network Security, CS, or MIS.
• 5+ years in IT leadership and accountability roles.
• 5+ years in IT strategic planning and budgeting experience.
• 5+ years in IT investment management and workforce planning.
• 5+ years in information security and privacy disciplines.
• 5+ years supporting digital accessibility in enterprise IT.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and IT operations.
• Coordinate cybersecurity and enterprise IT activities across teams.
• Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee risk assessments, vulnerability management, and security compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity assessments and audits.
• Manage cross-team dependencies, resources, and budgeting.
• Support incident response coordination and IT strategy execution.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and secure operating practices.
• Support privacy, governance, and accessibility considerations in IT.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

IT leadership

IT strategic planning

IT workforce planning

IT budgeting

IT investment management

Information security

Privacy compliance

Digital accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Task Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for cybersecurity governance, risk management, and enterprise IT execution in a mission-focused federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity and enterprise IT activities across multiple technical teams
• Support implementation and ongoing maintenance of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability-related activities, and security compliance efforts
• Coordinate internal and external cybersecurity assessments and audits
• Manage cross-team technical dependencies and resource requirements
• Support response and coordination activities associated with significant cybersecurity incidents
• Support IT strategy, workforce planning, budgeting, and investment management
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and security-focused operational practices
• Support information security, privacy, and enterprise IT governance activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Network Security, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems
• 5+ years of IT leadership and accountability experience
• 5+ years of IT strategic planning experience
• 5+ years of IT workforce planning and management experience
• 5+ years of IT budgeting experience
• 5+ years of IT investment management experience
• 5+ years of information security and privacy experience
• 5+ years supporting digital accessibility and equity considerations within enterprise IT environments
• Travel will be required for this role

Location

• Linthicum, MD (onsite)

Salary

• USD 105,000 - 183,000 per year
• Actual compensation determined based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Retirement savings with company match
• Paid time off
• Voluntary supplemental benefits
• Access to an employee assistance program
• Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement

Additional Details

• This position is contingent upon contract award
• Candidates must meet applicable U.S. Government security eligibility requirements

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

• Contractor and subcontractor will abide by requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a)
• Participation in E-Verify