IT Project Lead (SME)

We are seeking a IT Project Lead (SME)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• 10 years of experience in planning initiating and managing Information Technology (IT) projects within the information security field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication for engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong capability to analyze data identify trends and make data-driven decisions.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.

• Demonstrated experience serving in a supervisory capacity overseeing a large workforce of contractor personnel.

• Demonstrated experience initiating supervising and/or developing project requirements from inception through completion for complex to extremely complex programs.

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic advice technical guidance and expertise to program and project staff.

• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies customers or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC) Department of Defense (DoD) Federal Civil agencies and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment requirements and operational landscape is highly desirable.

Education

• Bachelors and/or advanced degree in computer science business management or IT related discipline is preferred

Clearance

• Active Top Secret

About the contract:

This contract supports the Security Assessment and Authorization (SAA) program and information system security responsibilities at a Federal Agency. Responsibilities of the contract as a whole include providing comprehensive Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) support to address evolving cybersecurity needs by providing Information Security as a Service (ISaaS).

About the position:

This person serves as the ISaaS Technical Director and Team Lead responsible for the successful development implementation schedule and cost performance of a major program or multiple programs through subordinate program/project managers (non-tech) in accordance with the call order requirements and other federal policies procedures and guidelines. The Technical Director serves as the official point of contact with Government representatives. The cybersecurity team lead oversees Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) supporting government systems and networks. The role manages daily security operations coordinates RMF and compliance activities assigns technical tasks reviews security documentation and ensures adherence to NIST and federal cybersecurity requirements. The team lead serves as the primary interface with government stakeholders drives risk mitigation efforts and ensures secure compliant and mission-ready system operations.

Work Description:

• Manages the team of Information Systems Security Engineers (ISSEs) and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs).
• Supports one or more projects or programs may supervise professional and technical contractor personnel performing in their customary disciplines. Overseas team performance to achieve objectives.
• Trains and supervises contractor team personnel.
• Responsible for all phases of the contracted funding.
• Performs analysis for call order reviews with various software.
• Develops Quality Assurance (QA) Programs for all products and services.
• Responsible for recruiting interviewing and hiring contractor staff.
• Assigns contractor staff and provides technical direction as necessary to complete task.
• Monitors call order subcontractors and funding; prepare forecasts of program financial performance.
• Develops and delivers required call order departmental project and/or financial reports for this Call Order.
• Assess risk identify business threats and evaluate system or network security programs to create a security operations strategy while reducing risks to systems and data.
• Utilizes the NIST Risk Management Framework model to assist and manage information security incidents to minimize risk to systems and data.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with various government teams to conduct cyber security operations across various branches of government.
• Creates standard operating procedures (SOPs) in partnerships with government personnel to enhance security operations improve response capabilities and to meet compliance requirements.
• Works with various government departments in deploying best security practices as results of planned cybersecurity assessments on systems and data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Location: Quantico VA.
• Type of environment: Onsite
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Top Secret Security Clearance Required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle feel touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. Technology moving at the speed of thought embodies these principles the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. Apply now to explore jobs with us at.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health dental vision 401K life insurance short-term and long-term disability plans vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal state and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals employment decisions will be based on merit qualifications and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity protected veteran status national origin disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as protected status). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms conditions and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities participation in all company-sponsored activities and all employment actions such as promotions compensation benefits and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application please contactfor assistance.