What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Cyber Defense Operations position at Lafayette Group Inc.?
Lafayette Group is seeking experienced professionals to provide advanced consulting support for federal cybersecurity operations programs. This role requires demonstrated expertise in incident monitoring, response coordination, and program management, combined with strong consulting skills. This position will engage with partners across government, industry, and critical infrastructure to integrate technical insights into design of operational products and programs. This position requires the ability to coordinate among diverse stakeholder groups, evaluate cyber intelligence for impact, and translate technical data into guidance that informs decision-making. This individual may also serve as a task lead, responsible for managing workflows, mentoring junior personnel, and ensuring delivery of analytic outputs on schedule.
Job Responsibilities:
Incident Monitoring
Response Coordination
Program Management
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year.
Contingent Hire: This position will be hired contingent upon winning the Federal contract work.
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact? talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.
Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans
Job Responsibilities:
Incident Monitoring
- Conduct analysis on specific threats, attacks/campaigns, incidents, vulnerabilities, using multiple sources and proven data analytic skills to enrich partner-provided data and recommend response and mitigation activities
- Support incident monitoring and response coordination by synthesizing inputs from government, SLTT, and industry partners.
- Develop technical reports, advisories, and situational updates tailored to both technical and executive audiences (MITRE ATT&CK and other cyber frameworks)
Response Coordination
- Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure analytic products reflect shared mission priorities and operational realities.
- Engage with JCDC partners in technical settings to solicit new insights, collaborate on joint priorities, and provide additive technical/informational value.
- Facilitate cross-organizational collaboration and partner engagements to improve information flow and trust.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership providing context and recommendations on evolving threats and vulnerabilities.
Program Management
- Develop strategies, proposals, and plans to establish and manage government-industry cybersecurity collaboration capabilties
- Lead teams and task areas, managing workflows and assigning tasks to ensure timely delivery.
- Mentor junior analysts, providing guidance on tradecraft, research, and partner engagement.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of analytic methodologies, workflows, and reporting processes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, political science, or a related field.
- 6-10 years of professional experience in cyber analysis, program support, or consulting.
- Demonstrated expertise in cyber incident response coordination, incident monitoring, and operational reporting.
- Experience designing and/or leading cybersecurity stakeholder engagement programs
- Proven ability to manage analytic workflows, track deliverables, and coordinate personnel at the task level.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, including vulnerabilities, incident response, and adversary behavior.
- Familiarity with cyber threat frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Diamond Model, Cyber Kill Chain).
- Strong interpersonal skills with experience coordinating across diverse partner communities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience briefing leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead workstreams in fast-paced environments.
- Must be able to obtain security clearance.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting DHS, CISA, or other federal cybersecurity organizations preferred.
- Familiarity developing or delivering cyber training curriculum
- Advanced degree or certifications in cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, or project management (e.g., CISSP, PMP).
- Existing TS-SCI or Secret clearance or DHS Suitability.
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA
Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 per year.
Contingent Hire: This position will be hired contingent upon winning the Federal contract work.
LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact? talent@lafayettegroup.com. This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non-related messages will be disregarded.
Lafayette Group provides equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibits employment decisions based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Including disabled and veterans
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
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