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Lead Cybersecurity Operations

TEKsystems
$75.00 - $90.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, D.C., Washington
Feb 04, 2026
Description Responsibilities 1.Serves as the Lead Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) contractor, providing high-level technical leadership and operational support to the Agency's IT Security Program. Supports and coordinates SECOPS activities under government direction and maintains technical inputs to the Agency's IT Security Program. 2.Provides technical advisory support to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on developments in cybersecurity, information security (INFOSEC), and IT security, including emerging threat vectors, advanced persistent threats (APTs), attack surface analysis, and identified weaknesses. Delivers actionable recommendations for government consideration and decision-making. 3.Supports Agency-level technical implementation of approved cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives by developing technical documentation, implementation guidance, and draft procedures for government review and approval. 4.Leads day-to-day contractor cybersecurity operations activities within the SECOPS function, supporting government-led oversight of systems and services that impact the Agency's mission and critical infrastructure. Executes approved actions in alignment with government priorities and risk decisions. 5.Implements and administers cybersecurity incident handling (IH) and incident response (IR) capabilities, including SIEM dashboards, detection inputs, incident response playbooks, and operational metrics, to improve efficiency and effectiveness of security operations. 6.Facilitates and coordinates SECOPS activities in support of the Agency's Information Security (INFOSEC) Program, assisting Agency system security personnel and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Provides accurate and timely reporting on SOC performance metrics and submits recommendations for improvement to government leadership. 7.Serves as the technical advisor for threat, vulnerability, and configuration management activities, providing threat intelligence analysis, mitigation recommendations, and defensive strategy insights to Agency stakeholders. Supports OIT by conveying industry attack trends, mitigations, and active defense techniques for government consideration and approval. Desired Skills and Experience Demonstrated ability to guide technical discussions and provide expert advisory support to government officials, including the CISO, system owners, SOC staff, and executive leadership, while operating under government direction. Proven experience as a SOC Lead or Team Lead, successfully coordinating with managed security service providers (MSSPs) and external cybersecurity partners (e.g., CISA, CYBERCOM) in support of incident response (IR), incident handling (IH), and vulnerability management (VM) activities), including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensics analysis when necessary. Documented experience conducting and guiding in-depth technical evaluations of INFOSEC, IT security, and cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), including their impact on baseline system configurations. Demonstrated proficiency providing cybersecurity posture assessments, hygiene reporting, and technical input in support of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) activities and continuous monitoring programs. Experience providing incident response support to network subscribers, including recommending mitigating actions, supporting containment efforts, and facilitating forensic analysis under government oversight. Demonstrated expertise in log-based and endpoint-based threat detection, threat hunting, and analysis across multiple threat sources. Strong technical knowledge of web services security, Microsoft cloud environments (Azure, M365), and modern enterprise security architectures. Advanced experience evaluating the security of complex web portals, APIs, and databases (e.g., Java, Ruby, SQL, Oracle) using commercial and open-source security assessment tools such as SQLmap and mongoaudit. Near-expert proficiency in: oWeb application security testing frameworks (e.g., NMAP, W3af) oContinuous monitoring and remediation tools (e.g., Azure Security Center, Defender for Cloud, Qualys, Wireshark) oEndpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms (e.g., HBSS, SEP, Microsoft Defender) Near-expert knowledge of SOC operations, incident handling (IH), incident response (IR), and adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). Ability to facilitate adoption of cybersecurity best practices with development, database, and system administration teams through technical expertise and collaborative engagement. Education, Certifications, Abilities Requires a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Information Security and 7+ years of relevant work experience. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree. Highly Desired Certifications: CISSP, OSCP, GCIH, GPEN, GSEC, GCIA, GCED, GCID, CCSP, GWEB, GSNA, GCWN, GAWN, GSE, GPPN Must be engaging and proactive with critical thinking and problem-solving ability, both independently and as part of a team. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to present ideas and reports clearly in English, both orally and in writing Experience supporting a nationwide mid-sized Federal agency enterprise is a plus. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date. Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Washington,DC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.