Cybersecurity Lead w​/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Cybersecurity Lead ensures all NCIS IT systems comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements. This role protects sensitive law enforcement and national security data across multiple network enclaves (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, SAP) and leads the RMF/ATO processes for mission‑critical systems.

• Minimum of 7 years of direct cybersecurity experience
• Strong working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber audit readiness. Experience using tools like ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, Nessus.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in‑depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+, or CISM).

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related technical field.

• US Citizenship Clearance requirement :
  Active Top Secre t

• Lead all cybersecurity, IA, and RMF‑related efforts under the contract.
• Ensure compliance with DoD 8570/8140, STIGs, eMASS, and ATO sustainment.
• Oversee vulnerability assessments, POA&Ms, and risk analysis documentation.
• Interface with NCIS ISSMs and DoD security stakeholders.
• Track and report on system hardening, patching, and incident response.
• Support audit readiness and participate in cyber inspections and reviews.
• Guide cybersecurity practices across all functional areas and enclaves.

• Cybersecurity & IA Mastery
• Regulatory Compiance
• Technical Tool Proficiency (e.g., ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, Nessus, etc.)
• Incident Response & Recovery

• Location :
  Quantico, VA (NCIS Headquarters)
• Type of environment :
  Office
• Noise level :
  Medium
• Work schedule :
  On‑site (Full‑Time) - the Program Manager is expected to interface directly with Government leadership and oversee daily operations across NCIS ITD functional areas, most of which are headquartered at Quantico.
• Amount of Travel :
  Up to 10% annually. While primarily based at NCIS HQ in Quantico, occasional travel is necessary for program oversight across NCIS’s distributed operations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms;

talk and hear; stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds, and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• U.S. Citizen
• Active Top Secre t

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