Cybersecurity Operations Task Lead

Edgewater Federal Solutions - Bethesda, MD

Full-time - Senior

Bethesda, MD

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Edgewater Federal Solutions is currently seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Task Lead to provide cybersecurity operations leadership, management, and support to the Cybersecurity Operations (CSO) Division. This division is comprised of various specialized teams including Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), Cyber Threat Hunt (CTH), Red Team (RT), Detection Engineering (DET), and the 24x7x365 Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC), as well as Fusion Incident Response (IR) and Forensics specialists. The Cybersecurity Operations Task Lead will be responsible for overseeing a combined team of 30 cybersecurity specialists, ensuring that all operations are conducted efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of Edgewater's government contracts. The role requires robust program management planning, oversight, metrics, and reporting for large division and enterprise-wide initiatives, audits, assessments, and capability maturity. The Task Lead will ensure the timely delivery and maintenance of all contract deliverables, including threat briefings, strategy documentation, incident tickets, and various reports. Additionally, the Task Lead will support the Client's incident response capabilities, ensuring that the contract team is equipped to handle security incidents and provide Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 operational support. The Cybersecurity Operations Task Lead will also be responsible for providing expert-level analysis and operational support in areas such as Cyber Threat Intelligence, Cyber Threat Hunting, Red Team engagements, Detection Engineering, and Forensics. This includes developing custom signatures for targeted attack detection, conducting investigations into advanced cyber threats, and providing recommendations on innovative security capabilities and technologies. The Task Lead will play a crucial role in enabling, coordinating, and recommending ongoing improvements for CSO enterprise capabilities, while also providing guidance to Federal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall technical expertise and oversight for a combined team of 30 cybersecurity specialists.
• Manage program planning, oversight, metrics, and reporting for division-wide initiatives and audits.
• Ensure timely delivery and maintenance of all contract deliverables including threat briefings and incident reports.
• Support the Client's incident response capabilities and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Provide Tier-1 cybersecurity detection and response operational support for security incidents.
• Ensure accurate categorization of cybersecurity incidents and support threat mitigation techniques.
• Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 operational support including Cyber Threat Intelligence and Forensics.
• Conduct Red Team engagements to simulate adversary techniques and ensure effective defense strategies.
• Develop detection signatures and integrate with automation technologies for threat detection.
• Conduct research and development on innovative security technologies and provide recommendations.

Requirements

• 12+ years' experience in comprehensive cybersecurity operations or equivalent education/training.
• 5+ years' experience in cybersecurity operations leadership and management.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant cybersecurity-related major.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cyber Threat Intelligence concepts and operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Cyber Threat Hunt concepts and operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Red Team concepts and operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Detection Engineering concepts and operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Incident Response and CSOC operations.
• Expert-level knowledge of Forensics concepts and operations.
• Experience with ticket management tools and practices, troubleshooting, and investigations.

Nice-to-haves

• One or more certifications in information security (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
• Project Management Certifications (CAPM, PMP, ITIL, etc.).
• Current Security clearance.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities