Cyber Task Lead

Company Overview:

At ValidaTek, we modernize and optimize IT services to solve some of the most critical challenges facing federal civilian and defense agencies. From customers to partners to top-talent employees, ValidaTek puts people first, empowering them to exceed expectations and transform government organizations. Our employees are building purpose-driven careers, not just filling jobs. We bring together people with many different perspectives, experiences, and talents to drive innovation and achieve more together than we can individually. Our commitment to quality and performance optimization is the reason why our IT Service Projects and New Development Projects have been appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5, positioning us as one of a handful of elite companies to receive the highest form of third-party validation. ;br>
Summary:

The Cyber Task Lead is responsible for providing high-level strategic, cybersecurity, and operational support to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and the directorate. This role is pivotal in driving the successful execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives by developing robust strategies, overseeing detailed project planning, and ensuring the smooth operation of the directorate. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in IT, cybersecurity, portfolio and project management.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the successful execution of enterprise IT and cybersecurity initiatives for DC3.
• Develop, maintain, and align all IT enterprise strategic initiatives, including portfolio/acquisition strategies and roadmaps. Ensure all initiatives are synchronized with the DC3 mission and priorities. Adhere to all relevant cyber frameworks.
• Maintain, and execute DC3's enterprise IT architecture. Oversee the organization's cloud computing strategy. Manage the enterprise data strategy in full alignment with the DC3 mission.
• Manage and provide governance for DC3 enterprise portfolios. Establish and maintain well-defined portfolio structures. Formalize all related processes. Implement clear reporting and communication mechanisms.
• Optimize the allocation of IT enterprise resources. Manage program dependencies through comprehensive, data-driven analysis. Conduct cost-benefit analyses to inform build/buy decisions.
• Oversee delivery of regular cybersecurity risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify and mitigate emerging threats.
• Coordinate internal and external security audits to validate the effectiveness of controls.
• Lead crisis response efforts during major breaches, ensuring timely detection, containment, and recovery.

Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's Degree (minimum standard): A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from an accredited college or university in one of the following technical fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the last 10 years in:
  • Leading and supervising teams performing work encompassed by the following workforce elements defined in DoDI 8140.01- 8140.03:
    • IT (Cyberspace)
    • Cybersecurity
    • Software engineering
    • Data/AI
    • Cyber Enablers
  • Briefing a CIO and CISO on agency-wide planned, recommended, and directed actions to enable unity of effort and operational effectiveness.
  • Overseeing personnel receiving, interpreting, planning, briefing, executing, and reporting on orders issued by:
    • Commander of USCYBERCOM or one of their subordinate Commanders,
    • National Manager for National Security Systems,
    • Other authorized Commander with Command authority over DC3 CIO-managed systems and personnel.
  • Leading and supervising teams in a government and private networking and infrastructure environment (classified and unclassified) similar in scope and complexity to this PWS.
  • Leading and supervising teams building, operating, securing, defending, and extending Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) systems, including wireless components, firewalls, routing and switching, Internet Protocol version 6 (IPV6), VPN, cloud computing, virtualized servers, storage arrays, and other IT/data systems.
  • Leading and supervising teams with unified communications, including the design, installation, maintenance, and administration of VTC system for multi-level classification environments (Unclassified, Secret, and TS/SCI).
  • Leading and supervising teams running a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline utilizing modern approaches including containerization, micro-segmentation, Infrastructure as a Code, and managing ATO / cATO for several systems.
  • Leading and supervising teams planning and executing migration of legacy systems into multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
  • Leading and supervising personnel developing and implementing "data lakes" and other aspects of modern data strategies.

Salary Disclosure:

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, geographic location, contract affordability, internal equity, education, and certifications. The upper end of the salary range may be reserved for individuals who have demonstrated tenure with the company, seniority, and proven excellent performance. This includes factors such as education, certifications, and extensive/unique experience beyond what is required.

EEO Statement:

ValidaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to verify authorization to work in the United States. Offers of employment will be contingent upon passing a post-offer background check.

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