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Rockville, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 16-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead

Overview

cFocus Software is seeking a Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead to manage and oversee the implementation operation and continuous improvement of CDM capabilities for a federal agency. The CDM Team Lead will coordinate technical and operational activities to enhance the agencys cybersecurity posture ensure compliance with DHS CDM program requirements and drive data-driven risk management across enterprise systems. This position requires significant experience supporting or leading CDM initiatives and the ability to manage cross-functional teams while maintaining alignment with federal cybersecurity policies and standards.

This is a full-time position that may require on-site support at federal agency locations in the Washington D.C. metro area. Some telework flexibility may be available depending on mission requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher-level security clearance as required by the agency.

Responsibilities

The Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead shall perform duties that include but are not limited to:
  • Lead the planning execution and oversight of the agencys CDM program implementation in alignment with DHS requirements.
  • Coordinate deployment of CDM tools and capabilities across asset management identity and access management network security and data protection domains.
  • Manage a cross-functional team responsible for integrating CDM capabilities into existing cybersecurity and IT infrastructures.
  • Develop and maintain CDM dashboards reports and metrics to measure program effectiveness and compliance with federal mandates.
  • Collaborate with DHS CISA and agency stakeholders to ensure timely data submission continuous monitoring and accurate reporting.
  • Identify track and mitigate security risks through CDM data analytics and actionable intelligence.
  • Ensure CDM toolsets are configured and maintained to collect correlate and analyze asset vulnerability and event data.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams program management and federal leadership for CDM-related activities.
  • Oversee continuous improvement of CDM processes including automation of data ingestion normalization and reporting workflows.
  • Ensure adherence to federal security frameworks such as FISMA NIST SP 800-53 OMB M-21-31 and CISA guidance for CDM programs.
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level briefings project status updates and risk assessments for agency leadership and DHS representatives.
  • Provide mentoring training and performance oversight to CDM team members to ensure consistent quality and compliance.

Required Qualifications

  • Highly relevant expertise derived from working directly in support of an agency-level CDM program for at least 3 years or leading the implementation of CDM program capabilities for 5 years.
  • CISSP certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead CDM program deployments across large complex federal environments.
  • Experience managing CDM capabilities in coordination with DHS CISA or equivalent federal cybersecurity oversight entities.
  • Strong understanding of continuous monitoring vulnerability management and cybersecurity data analytics.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to deliver CDM-related capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills including experience briefing executive and federal stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting DHS or other federal agencies in the implementation of CDM tools and capabilities.
  • Knowledge of CDM architecture components such as Agency-Wide Adaptive Risk Enumeration (AWARE) dashboards and CISA data exchange requirements.
  • Proficiency with CDM toolsets including Archer Splunk Tenable ServiceNow or equivalent platforms.
  • Experience with federal cybersecurity frameworks such as FISMA NIST SP 800-53 and OMB memoranda relevant to continuous monitoring.
  • Strong project management analytical and problem-solving abilities to ensure timely and compliant CDM implementation.
  • Ability to document processes policies and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of CDM operations.

About cFocus Software

cFocus Software Incorporated provides cybersecurity cloud and enterprise IT services to the federal government. Our team of experts delivers innovative solutions that protect critical assets and enable mission success.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

cFocus Software Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team LeadOverviewcFocus Software is seeking a Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead to manage and oversee the implementation operation and continuous improvement of CDM capabilities for a federal agency. The CDM Team Lead will coordinate te...
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