Senior Security Manager

Koniag Government Services; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems LLC seeks a Senior Security Manager with a Secret clearance to lead Cybersecurity Service Operations (CSO) for a government customer in Smyrna, GA. You will oversee governance, incident management, and risk activities in a DoD/NIST-aligned environment.

The role emphasizes liaison with government stakeholders, policy development, and team leadership across security domains, including data protection, insider threat, and endpoint security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT security or related field; extensive substitute experience acceptable.
• 7+ years of U.S. Federal government cybersecurity service operation experience; 10+ years if no bachelor’s degree.
• DoD 8570.01-M/8140.01 IAT II and CSSP Analyst certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact for government stakeholders and technical teams.
• Oversee CSO delivery aligned with DoW requirements and federal standards.
• Develop cybersecurity guidance, policies, and procedures.
• Lead risk assessments and risk management activities.
• Provide leadership across governance, identity protection, data protection, incident, vulnerability, forensics, insider threat, and endpoint security.
• Ensure compliance with NIST, ISO, and DoD directives.
• Lead incident response, containment, and remediation.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and insider threat programs.
• Provide strategic direction and mentorship to CSO staff.
• Present security briefings to senior government leadership.
• Monitor threat landscape and adapt security posture accordingly.

Skills

Communication

Governance

Identity protection

Data protection

Incident management

Vulnerability management

Digital forensics

Insider threat

Endpoint security

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Security

DoD 8570.01-M/8140.01 IAT II CSSP Analyst certification

Tools

SIEM platforms

Security operations tools

Job description

Koniag IT Systems LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Senior Security Manager with a Secret security clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Smyrna, GA. This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Koniag IT Systems, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking an experienced Senior Security Manager to oversee Cybersecurity Service Operations (CSO) and serve as the single point contact in support of our government customer. The ideal candidate is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with broad expertise across multiple security domains, including Cybersecurity Governance, Identity Protection and Management, Data Protection, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics, Insider Threat, and Endpoint Security. An active ADP-II/Secret clearance is required for this position.

The Senior Security Manager will oversee Cybersecurity Service Operations (CSO) supporting this functional area IAW NIST SP 800-181, providing guidance, assisting with risk assessments, and supporting risk management activities for our government customer.

Principal Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Serve as the single point of contact for the Government, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between the technical team and government stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage Cybersecurity Service Operations (CSO), ensuring the delivery of high-quality cybersecurity services in alignment with DoW requirements and applicable federal standards.
• Produce and maintain cybersecurity guidance, policies, and procedures to support operational security requirements and organizational compliance objectives.
• Assist with risk assessments and risk management activities, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies to protect information systems and data.
• Provide expert leadership and oversight across key security domains, including:
• Cybersecurity Governance
• Identity Protection and Management
• Data Protection
• Incident Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Digital Forensics
• Insider Threat
• Endpoint Security
• Ensure compliance with applicable NIST Special Publications, ISO standards, and DoD Instructions, Policies, and Directives governing cybersecurity operations.
• Lead and coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring timely detection, containment, and remediation of security incidents affecting government information systems.
• Oversee vulnerability management processes, including the identification, prioritization, and remediation of vulnerabilities across the enterprise.
• Support insider threat program activities, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to detect, deter, and mitigate insider threats to government systems and data.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical direction to team members supporting CSO functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Develop and present security briefings, reports, and recommendations to senior government leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and provide recommendations to adapt security operations and posture accordingly.

Required

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Information Technology Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field from an accredited college or university. Extensive experience in the required discipline may serve as a substitution for the Bachelor's Degree requirement.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience performing U.S. Federal Government cybersecurity service operation functions.
• Without a Bachelor's Degree, a minimum of 10+ years of experience performing U.S. Federal Government cybersecurity service operation functions is required.
• Certified in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M/8140.01 (or most current DoD guidance) as IAT Level II and CSSP Analyst.

Required Skills And Competencies

• Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – with the ability to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity concepts and risks to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior government leadership.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cybersecurity Governance, Identity Protection and Management, Data Protection, Incident Management, Vulnerability Management, Digital Forensics, Insider Threat, and Endpoint Security.
• In-depth knowledge of NIST Special Publications, ISO cybersecurity standards, and DoW Instructions, Policies, and Directives governing cybersecurity operations.
• Extensive experience overseeing and managing Cybersecurity Service Operations (CSO) within a DoW environment.
• Proven ability to lead risk assessments and develop risk management strategies to protect federal information systems and data.
• Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, procedures, and guidance documents in support of operational and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to provide technical direction and mentorship to cybersecurity professionals.
• Ability to serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between technical teams and government stakeholders on all cybersecurity service operations matters.
• Experience leading and coordinating incident response activities, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery efforts.
• Active ADP-II/Secret clearance.

Desired Skills And Competencies

• Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) platforms and other security operations tools used within federal or DoW environments.
• Familiarity with additional cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA, FedRAMP, or CMMC.
• Knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and their application within DoW or federal environments.
• Additional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or other relevant cybersecurity credentials beyond the minimum DoD 8570.01-M/8140.01 requirements.
• Experience with digital forensics tools and methodologies, including experience supporting investigations within a federal government environment.
• Familiarity with cloud security operations and the application of cybersecurity controls within cloud-hosted environments.
• Experience developing and delivering cybersecurity awareness training programs for government personnel.
• Knowledge of insider threat detection tools, methodologies, and program management best practices within a federal or DoW context.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities.

For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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