TFAN Lead: Cyber Threat Triage & Operations

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks a JCDC TFAN Lead to oversee rapid triage operations and coordinate with interagency partners. You will manage a 10-15 person cyber triage team, set SOPs for intake and escalation, and ensure timely threat assessments for federal agencies and critical infrastructure.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in cybersecurity, and strong leadership. You will drive metrics, brief senior leadership, and collaborate across locations to strengthen threat response

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 10+ years in cybersecurity operations, threat intelligence, or SOC environments.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Experience coordinating with federal agencies and interagency groups.
• Strong knowledge of incident response frameworks (NIST, SANS) and threat intelligence platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 10-15 cyber triage analysts, ensuring coverage and operational readiness.
• Establish and maintain SOPs for ticket intake, triage, and escalation processes.
• Coordinate with CISA divisions, FBI, NSA, and other interagency partners to ensure information sharing and threat response.
• Oversee quality assurance of triage assessments and analyst recommendations.
• Conduct daily operational briefings and provide situational awareness to JCDC leadership.
• Manage team training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Serve as escalation point for complex or sensitive threat intelligence.
• Develop and maintain metrics dashboards tracking triage team performance and threat trends.
• Participate in strategic planning for JCDC triage capability enhancement.
• Foster relationships with ISACs and private sector partners.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

10+ years cybersecurity

3+ years supervisory

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Nightwing Technologies, LLC seeks a JCDC TFAN Lead to oversee rapid triage operations and coordinate with interagency partners. You will manage a 10-15 person cyber triage team, set SOPs for intake and escalation, and ensure timely threat assessments for federal agencies and critical infrastructure.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, 10+ years in cybersecurity, and strong leadership. You will drive metrics, brief senior leadership, and collaborate across locations to strengthen threat response