Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Task Lead

Diné Development Corporation; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) in Linthicum, MD seeks a Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Lead to provide technical and operational leadership within a federal enterprise IT environment. You will coordinate cybersecurity and IT activities, support risk management, budgeting, and governance, and drive security-focused practices across teams.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, PMP certification, and a BS in Engineering/CS/MIS, with 5+ years of

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Network Security, CS, or MIS.
• 5+ years IT leadership experience.
• 5+ years IT strategic planning experience.
• 5+ years IT workforce planning/management experience.
• 5+ years IT budgeting experience.
• 5+ years IT investment management experience.
• 5+ years information security and privacy experience.
• 5+ years supporting digital accessibility/equity in IT.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity and enterprise IT activities across multiple technical teams.
• Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability activities, and security compliance.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

IT operations leadership

Risk management

Strategic planning

Project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Network Security

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

PMP certification

MS project / planning tools

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity & IT Operations Task Lead to provide technical and operational leadership within a mission-focused federal enterprise IT environment. This position will support cybersecurity governance, risk management, strategic planning, workforce management, budgeting, investment management, information security, privacy, and cross-functional technical execution.

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

Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cybersecurity and enterprise IT activities across multiple technical teams.

• Support implementation and maintenance of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.

• Oversee cybersecurity risk assessments, vulnerability activities, and security compliance.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship.

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP)certification.

• Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Network Security, Computer Science, or Management Information Systems.

• 5+ yearsof IT leadership and accountability experience.

• 5+ yearsof IT strategic planning experience.

• 5+ yearsof IT workforce planning/management experience.

• 5+ yearsof IT budgeting experience.

• 5+ yearsof IT investment management experience.

• 5+ yearsof information security and privacy experience.

• 5+ yearssupporting digital accessibility/equity considerations within enterprise IT environments.

• Travel will be required for this role.

Salary Range: $105,000 to $183,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position’s responsibilities, the candidate’s education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Diné Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation–owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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