CareerPlan

Technical Cyber Lead Associate Director

Arlington, VAFull-time2026-08-27 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead advanced cybersecurity initiatives and technology insertion for Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO) analysis, enabling attack sensing and warning for maritime forces.

Role type

Senior IC Technical Cyber Lead Associate Director (Operational Cyber)

Builds

Defensive Cyberspace Operations analysis capability, COTS sensor integration, and secure cybersecurity defense mechanisms for maritime forces.

Domain

Defense / National Security / Cybersecurity

Required skills

Operational Cyber leadership, Deployed hardware integration, System integration and testing, Program management, Supply chain risk management, Zero trust principles, Threat intelligence, Incident response, Classified information handling, Stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

Prior DoW service, CISM, CISA, OSCP certifications

Technologies

COTS sensors, NIST frameworks, CMMC, RMF, MIL-STD-31000B, DoDI 8510.01

Responsibilities

Develop and implement operational cybersecurity strategy, Lead engineering of complex cyber C2 systems, Oversee end-to-end procurement and deployment of COTS sensors, Lead Technical Interchange Meetings and System Integration Testing, Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies and standards, Mentor cybersecurity professionals

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership