Strategic Cyber Security Director – Ops & Stakeholders

Apex Systems; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems seeks a Director of Cyber Security to lead cyber operations programs and engage with senior stakeholders to translate complex needs into actionable security strategies. You will guide a team of mission operations and solutions experts to drive impactful outcomes.

You will develop capability roadmaps, address adoption barriers, and contribute to strategic pursuits including opportunity assessments and executive presentations. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility required.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship and DoD security clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Progressive leadership experience in large-scale operations.
• Strong foundation in security operations, incident response, or threat intelligence.
• Experience with federal civilian cybersecurity initiatives preferred.
• Certifications or advanced leadership education are valued.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with senior leaders and mission stakeholders to discuss priorities.
• Lead a team of mission operations and solutions experts to deliver results.
• Translate technical needs into actionable recommendations to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Guide solution development, operational concepts, and capability roadmaps.
• Address adoption barriers and contribute to strategic pursuits like opportunity assessments and executive presentations.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Cyber security leadership

Team leadership

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Solution development

Capability roadmaps

Analytics

Automation

SOC management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or management discipline

Professional certifications or advanced leadership education

Job description

Apex Systems seeks a Director of Cyber Security to lead cyber operations programs and engage with senior stakeholders to translate complex needs into actionable security strategies. You will guide a team of mission operations and solutions experts to drive impactful outcomes.

You will develop capability roadmaps, address adoption barriers, and contribute to strategic pursuits including opportunity assessments and executive presentations. U.S. citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility required.