Network Operations & Security Director

Overview

Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas:
1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations;
2) Space Operations and Control;
3) Aviation Systems;
4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems;
5) Intelligence Programs Support;
6) Experimentation and Test;
7) Program Management; and
8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Crestview, FL;
Orlando, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Quantum Research Inc is seeking highly-qualified Network Operations & Security Center (NOSC) Director to provide support to the Army Critical Incident and Exposure Reporting System (ACIERS). This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing integrated network infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and cloud environments in Huntsville, AL. This position leads a multidisciplinary team including network and system administrators, cloud infrastructure specialists, application support engineers, and cybersecurity professionals.

The Director ensures 24/7 system availability and configuration management for on‑premise and cloud‑based systems (cArmy/ECMA), while driving pursuit of Authorities to Operate (ATOs) under the Risk Management Framework (RMF). The role emphasizes compliance with DoD standards, proactive threat mitigation, and alignment with Army cloud modernization initiatives.

• Direct the daily operations of the NOSC, including monitoring network performance, incident response, and resolution of outages, security breaches, or system failures across on‑premise and cloud‑hybrid environments.
• Supervise and mentor a team of network/system administrators, cloud/application engineers, and security specialists; conduct performance evaluations, training, and resource allocation to maintain operational excellence.
• Oversee the pursuit and maintenance of ATOs for on‑premises and cloud instantiations (e.g., cArmy/ECMA, IL5/6) using RMF processes, including risk assessments, security controls implementation, and coordination with authorizing officials.
• Develop and enforce network security policies, procedures, and architectures, integrating tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and vulnerability scanners to defend against threats.
• Manage cloud infrastructure migrations, optimizations, and operations in environments such as AWS, ensuring compliance with Army Enterprise Cloud Management Agency (ECMA) and Cloud Modernization Approval Process (CMAP) guidelines.
• Coordinate necessary incident response, threat hunting, and forensic analysis; coordinate with DoD stakeholders for cyber defense and reporting.
• Establish and recommend NOSC budgets, maintain vendor relationships, and conduct strategic planning for network/cloud enhancements, aligning with Army digital transformation strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity or a related field (Master's preferred)
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• 10+ years of progressive technical experience in IT/Network Operations/Security (NOSC), Security Operations (SOC), or ISSO/ISSM.
• Expert knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs), security architecture concepts (defense-in-depth, zero trust), and security tools (firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS).
• Strong familiarity with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and FedRAMP.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Ability to locate, hire, train, and retain cybersecurity and network operations talent.
• Knowledge of configuration/change management concepts, Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocol…