Sr. Cyber Security Operations Lead

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Sr. Cyber Security Operations Lead for our client located in Montgomery, AL.

This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Local candidates only. All client interviews will be in-person.

Job Overview:

1. Develop and Oversee Security Programs

• Create and maintain an agency-wide IT security program.
• Ensure alignment with applicable regulations and industry best practices.
• Running point on all incident response.

2. Policy and Compliance

• Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and control techniques.
• Ensure compliance with directives from the Office of Information Technology, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Social Security Administration (SSA), and agency-specific requirements.

3. Risk Management

• Assess risks to information systems and data.
• Implement cost-effective measures to reduce risks to acceptable levels.

4. Incident Response

• Detect, report, contain, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.
• Coordinate incident response efforts with the Agency's Safeguards Coordinator and federal entities like the IRS and SSA.

5. Continuous Monitoring

• Oversee automated and continuous monitoring of systems for vulnerabilities and threats.

6. Strategic Integration

• Ensure security processes are integrated into strategic, budgetary, and operational planning.

7. Collaboration

• Work closely with the Agency CIO, senior deputies, and staff to enhance security measures.
• Participate in inter-agency councils, such as the OIT Security Council, to align security strategies.
• There will be 6 staff that will directly report to this resource (System Administrators and mainframe security personnel).

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in information security or a related field, including a leadership role
• 7 years of hands-on experience in risk management, incident response, vulnerability assessment, and security architecture
• 4 years of experience in managing cybersecurity teams or IT security professionals
• 4 years of experience in incident response, including detection, containment, and mitigation of cybersecurity threats
• 4 years of experience conducting regular vulnerability assessments for information systems
• 4 years of experience applying risk management methodologies in compliance with industry standards
• 3 years of experience developing security policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of infrastructure systems a plus
• Familiar with NIST standards
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity (CISSP,CISM,CISA)
• Familiar with technologies such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and Azure ARC
• Firewall knowledge

Education Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

• A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
• A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
• A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
• A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. 
• Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
  • the pre-employment testing protocol:
    • background investigation
    • drug screening

Our Employees:

• Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
• Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short/Long-Term Disability
  • Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
  • Voluntary Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
  • Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.