Senior Cybersecurity Manager

Senior Cybersecurity Manager

Job Location s: US-VA-Herndon

Requisition :

Position Category:
Project Management

Clearance:
Top Secret/SCI w/Poly

The Senior Cybersecurity Manager will lead a team of security professionals, drive risk management initiatives, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience supporting an IC program's cybersecurity requirements as well as significant technical expertise, strong executive communication skills, and a proactive approach to evolving threats.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 12‑15 cybersecurity ISSOs, ISSE's and analysts
• Establish performance goals, conduct reviews, and manage staffing and resource planning
• Cultivate a security‑aware culture across the organization through training and advocacy

• Own and continuously improve the enterprise information security program aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and organizational objectives
• Oversee security operations, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence programs
• Define, track, and report on key security metrics and KPIs to Program Management

• Conduct and manage risk assessments for large government contract
• Prioritize remediation
• RMF Supporting Body of Evidence (BOE) experience required for Authorization To Operate (ATO)
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations including NI/SS 800‑53, NIST 800‑53A and ICD 503
• Coordinate and manage third‑party security audits, penetration tests, and assessments

• Guide security architecture decisions across cloud, on‑premise, and hybrid environments
• Evaluate, procure, and oversee deployment of security tools including familiarity with Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Git Lab and Xacta
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into the SDLC and Dev Sec Ops  pipelines

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 12+ years relevant experience
• 9+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience3+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Experience building and scaling security programs in enterprise environments
• Working knowledge of security frameworks:
  Risk Management Framework (800‑53, and 80053A)
• Experience with AWS and Open Shift platforms
• Active 8570 IAT Level 2 certification: such as CISSP, Security+, CySA+, or CASP+CE
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Proven ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to non‑technical executives and stakeholders
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles and implementation strategies
• Experience managing security across M&A integrations or large‑scale transformation programs

Target Salary Range: $146,000 – $234,000.

EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.