Cybersecurity Operations Lead
Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Operations Lead
Cybersecurity Tools
Data Platform
Data Security
Digital Marketing
Endpoint Security
Facilities Management
Incident Management
Incident Response
Information Security
Information Technology (IT)
InfoSec
Log Management
Management
Microsoft 365 Security
Project Management
Risk Management
Security
Security Automation
Security Information And Event Management
Security Monitoring
Security Operations
Splunk
Splunk Siem
Job Description
Cybersecurity Operations Lead will oversee day-to-day security operations, monitoring, and remediation while coordinating with IT and program stakeholders to support federal security compliance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor security events, logs, and alerts; manage triage, escalation, incident response, and remediation coordination.
- Leverage SIEM and endpoint-security capabilities to correlate activity and maintain operational situational awareness.
- Perform vulnerability analysis, prioritize mitigation actions, and document closure evidence.
- Coordinate with system, network, Microsoft 365, and risk personnel to support secure operations and reporting.
- Document, implement, and provide evidence for security and administrative controls aligned with applicable federal requirements.
- Coordinate across cybersecurity, IT operations, and program management stakeholders to support control execution and compliance needs.
Requirements
- Minimum 8 years in cybersecurity operations, incident response, or SOC environments.
- Minimum 5 years supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
- Experience with SIEM platforms, log analysis, and security event correlation.
- Experience conducting vulnerability analysis and applying appropriate security mitigations.
- CISSP certification or equivalent.
- Ability to perform overlapping cybersecurity functions in federal IT compliance environments, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust.
- U.S. citizenship required for personnel assigned to this contract.
- A role-appropriate, favorably adjudicated background investigation is required before work begins unless the Contracting Officer approves otherwise in writing; most roles require Tier 2.
Technologies
- SIEM
- Endpoint-security
- Microsoft 365
Location and Work Setup
- Albuquerque, NM (onsite)
Physical Demands
- Regular requirement to talk or hear.
- Ability to perform typical office activities, including remaining seated for computer entry, participating in filing activity, and lifting/carrying office supplies.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- May require more than 40 hours per week to perform essential duties.
- Fine hand manipulation, including keyboarding.
Work Environment
- May work prolonged or irregular hours.
- Frequent local travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel.
- Noise level is usually moderate.
- Exposure to general office conditions while performing office duties.
Minimum Experience: 5 years
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