Team Lead - Cybersecurity/Computer Security Architect

DSA; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cybersecurity Team Lead to oversee a team dedicated to maintaining the cybersecurity posture for a critical National Gateway system. This role involves ensuring compliance with DoD requirements, managing re-accreditation efforts, and briefing key stakeholders on security activities. If you have a strong background in cybersecurity, a current Top Secret clearance, and excellent communication skills, this opportunity offers a chance to lead in a dynamic environment while making a significant impact on national security.

Qualifications

• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals maintaining a critical National Gateway system.
• Support cybersecurity posture for DoD Command and Control (C2) Organizational Messaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage re-accreditation efforts to maintain Authority to Operate (ATO).
• Monitor DISA Task Orders and respond promptly.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

IAT II certification (e.g., Security+)

DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

CYBERCOM’s IAVM notices

DISA's ACAS

DoD's Endpoint Security System (ESS)

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Technical writing skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or security field

Job description

Team Lead - Cybersecurity/Computer Security Architect

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Job Description

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Cybersecurity specialist/engineer to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals maintaining a critical National Gateway system. The candidate will support the cybersecurity posture for DoD Command and Control (C2) Organizational Messaging, ensure secure components meet DoD cybersecurity requirements, and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for the site. Responsibilities include maintaining DoD RMF evidence for site accreditation, monitoring POAMs to address vulnerabilities, and briefing the Government Program Manager weekly on security activities.

Required Qualifications

• Current Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI clearance
• Hold an IAT II qualified certification (e.g., Security+)
• Experience with DISA’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Experience with CYBERCOM’s IAVM notices
• Experience with DISA's ACAS
• Experience with DoD's Endpoint Security System (ESS)
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or security field

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a cybersecurity team focused on DoD cybersecurity requirements
• Manage re-accreditation efforts to maintain ATO
• Monitor DISA Task Orders and respond promptly

Note: Many DSA positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. DSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Background checks are required where permitted by law.