Technical Director Austin, TX

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

We are seeking a Technical Director to lead a cybersecurity team in support of a state agency. The Technical Director has overall accountability for the delivery of cybersecurity requirements, technology planning, optimization, service evolution and innovation of services.

• Serve as the single point of accountability for DIR concerning Security architecture, scaling, performance and Incident management of DIR’s and Successful Respondent’s technology.
• Develop and operate an overall cybersecurity risk management program based off the latest revision of NIST standards that integrates with the Shared Services’ Risk Program(s) for DIR’s approval.
• Develop and leverage a Risk Management process to manage on‑going Security Risk Management activities for the identification, analysis, quantification, management, and reduction of security risks in the DIR Shared Services environment.
• Establish operating procedures, protocols and coordination/communication mechanisms.
• Establish an on‑going Security Program that meets the external requirements according to security policies, contractual requirements, legislative requirements.
• Oversee the production of an assessment and compliance report for all service assets that includes any identified vulnerabilities from continuous monitoring, threat hunting, and notable searches.
• Collaborate with leadership while using industry security best practices to provide ongoing insight and alignment of emerging technologies consistent within program and governmental security requirements.

• A Bachelor's Degree in information technology, computer science, or a degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive IT/Cyber experience.
• Possess applicable industry certifications such as CISSP or CISM.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Requirements of position:
Analytical thinking, effective verbal and written communication skills, decision making, attention to detail, data interpretation, task concentration, adaptability, stress handling, consistent attendance, schedule adherence, meeting attendance, deadline compliance, keyboarding, confidentiality handling, calculation proficiency, organization, office equipment operation, supervisory ability, and exposure to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes hiring decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected class.