Senior Cyber Operations Lead

$89,500 - $188,000/Yr

CACI International - Doral, FL

Full-time - Senior

Doral, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CACI is seeking a Senior Cyber Operations Lead to provide senior-level technical expertise and support the U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) cybersecurity program in Doral, Florida. This role is contingent upon the award of the USSOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cyber operations, focusing on the design, configuration, and implementation of cybersecurity measures across various hardware and software platforms. The Cyber Operations Lead will be responsible for ensuring that all systems are designed to meet operational requirements while maintaining interoperability with existing networks. In this position, the Cyber Operations Lead will perform a variety of network engineering tasks, including troubleshooting complex problems and operating tools necessary for the Command's cybersecurity program. The candidate will evaluate and implement Department of Defense (DoD) orders and directives, develop cybersecurity policies for government approval, and review existing policies to provide recommendations. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to present ideas and products in a professional manner. The role requires working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that necessitates team interaction and coordination. The Cyber Operations Lead will also be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of operations, including engineering development, architecture, integration, and testing of hardware and software. This includes researching and establishing current and future IT architectures, testing software security patches, monitoring security controls, and performing risk assessments. The candidate will track and report on the status of all applicable orders and directives, perform vulnerability scans, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. The role demands a proactive approach to developing recommendations for countermeasures and process improvements based on lessons learned from security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all technical aspects of operations involving engineering development, architecture, integration, and interface design analysis.
• Ensure high performance and quality in technical planning, leading, organizing, and motivating teams of contractors and subcontractors.
• Research, cost-justify, recommend, and establish current and future hardware and software architectures for IT.
• Test and evaluate software security patches and configuration changes for compatibility with the current baseline.
• Monitor implemented security controls and report status.
• Perform and document Risk Assessments across the organization.
• Assist in the development of CCMD cybersecurity policies that align with applicable laws and regulations.
• Review existing cybersecurity policies and provide recommendations as required.
• Track and report status on all applicable orders, directives, and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M).
• Perform periodic and on-demand scans for vulnerabilities and unauthorized software on CCMD assets.
• Compile information and support required cyber evaluations, inspections, assessments, and reporting tasks.
• Report potential cybersecurity incidents and events, and perform incident response actions.
• Develop recommendations for countermeasures or process improvements based on lessons learned from security incidents.
• Research the latest technological advances and recommend enhancements to improve existing security systems.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 7 years of recent specialized experience (Bachelor's degree can be substituted with two additional years of experience for a total of 9 years).
• 7 years of recent specialized experience leading medium to large, geographically dispersed, multi-domain, network architecture cyber defense activities.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Expert knowledge of a wide range of Operating Systems including Windows Server, VMWare vSphere, Solaris, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Demonstrated experience with FEDRAMP and Cloud/Hybrid Cloud Security Requirements.
• Expert knowledge in network access control, intrusion prevention and detection systems, firewalls, routers, incident response, information security methods, and risk management.
• Current TS/SCI DoD 8570 certification (minimum Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III).

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in supporting a Geographical Combatant Command (GCC) or similar medium to large, multi-domain, network architectures.
• A minimum of 7 years executing a medium to large Cyber Security Activity across a global IT architecture within the DoD.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience managing COOP and Alternate Operating Locations (AOL).
• A minimum of six years of experience working with Federal, DoD, and agency regulations, standards, guidelines, and frameworks applicable to communication activities and DoD acquisition.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience designing local, regional, Wide Area Network (WAN), and network systems and subsystems supporting voice, video, data, and imagery information.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams of network, system, and architecture engineers.
• A minimum of 10 years working with DoD Information Assurance (IA) policy and guidelines and applying their implications on network architecture design and configuration.
• ITIL v3 - Foundation Certified.
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Experience with automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files.
• Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards.
• Experience with VmWare ESXi environments.
• Experience with managing and developing Group Policies in relation to security.
• Experience working with and supporting Cisco Routers and Switches.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs to promote health and well-being.
• Financial benefits including retirement plans and savings options.
• Family support benefits such as parental leave and childcare assistance.
• Continuing education opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible time off benefits to balance work and personal life.