Cyber Program Administrator Santa Ana, CA
Santa Ana, CA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Program Administrator to lead and manage enterprise cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence programs supporting public sector critical infrastructure and security partners. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing cyber threat analysis intelligence operations incident coordination outreach training and strategic cybersecurity initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have 1015 years of progressive cybersecurity leadership experience with a strong background in cyber threat intelligence information security cyber operations and stakeholder engagement across government or enterprise environments.
- Lead the planning expansion and daily operations of cybersecurity and cyber threat intelligence programs.
- Monitor assess and communicate emerging cyber threats vulnerabilities and threat intelligence to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct cyber intelligence analysis using classified unclassified and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) resources.
- Produce intelligence reports cyber threat assessments executive briefings and situational awareness bulletins.
- Coordinate cyber incident response activities and support investigative initiatives.
- Review cyber-related intelligence tips and reports while ensuring compliance with applicable privacy civil liberties and information-sharing policies.
- Perform multi-disciplinary threat analysis to identify cyber risks trends vulnerabilities and intelligence gaps.
- Collaborate with federal state local tribal territorial public safety critical infrastructure healthcare and private-sector partners.
- Deliver cybersecurity presentations awareness sessions and executive briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support cybersecurity exercises vulnerability assessments and partner engagement activities.
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity subject matter expert and liaison between stakeholders and the contracting organization.
- Ensure compliance with organizational security policies privacy standards and operational procedures.
- 1015 years of progressive experience in:
- Cybersecurity
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Information Security
- Cyber Operations
- Threat Analysis
- Cybersecurity
- Leadership experience in positions such as:
- Cybersecurity Director
- Cyber Program Manager
- Information Security Manager
- Threat Intelligence Manager
- SOC Manager
- Intelligence Program Manager
- Cybersecurity Manager
- Similar senior leadership roles
- Cybersecurity Director
- Experience conducting cyber threat intelligence using:
- Classified systems
- Unclassified systems
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Classified systems
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity operations threat intelligence processes and information-sharing frameworks.
- Experience presenting cybersecurity topics to executive leadership and technical teams.
- U.S. Citizen eligible to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance with eligibility for TOP SECRET.
- Ability to successfully complete required background investigations and security screenings.
- Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Criminal Justice Intelligence Studies or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
- CISSP
- GIAC
- GCTI
- CEH
- Security
- Intelligence Analysis Certifications
- Other relevant cybersecurity certifications
We are seeking Director-level or Manager-level cybersecurity professionals with a proven record of leading enterprise security programs.
Ideal candidates should have experience leading:
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Security Operations Centers (SOC)
- Threat Intelligence Programs
- Incident Response Programs
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Enterprise Security Teams
- Cross-functional Security Initiatives
- Government or Public Sector Security Programs
- Critical Infrastructure Security Programs
- Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
- Cybersecurity Operations
- Threat Analysis
- Threat Hunting
- Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Incident Response
- Risk Assessment
- Information Security
- Cyber Threat Actor Tactics Techniques & Procedures (TTPs)
- Security Intelligence Reporting
- Executive Briefings
- Security Program Leadership
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Public Sector & Critical Infrastructure Collaboration
- Security Governance
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats and threat actor TTPs.
- Ability to transform complex technical data into actionable intelligence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing threat assessments intelligence reports and executive presentations.
- Ability to work effectively within multi-agency multi-disciplinary and security-sensitive environments.
- Knowledge of privacy civil liberties and information-sharing requirements.
- Strong leadership professionalism and decision-making skills.
Required Skills:
Minimum five (5) years of experience providing specialized cyber intelligence cybersecurity or cyber threat analysis support to government law enforcement or fusion center environments (per RFP 1.4A firm-level requirement also applies). Demonstrated experience conducting cyber threat/intelligence analysis using classified and unclassified platforms and open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods. Working knowledge of fusion center operations and information-sharing frameworks including the National Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative (NSI). Experience briefing both technical and executive/non-technical audiences on cyber threat topics. Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government SECRET security clearance with eligibility up to TOP SECRET. Must be able to pass an Orange County Sheriffs Department background investigation including a polygraph examination prior to commencing work. Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science Criminal Justice Intelligence Studies or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of degree. Relevant certifications preferred (e.g. GCTI CISSP CEH Security or intelligence analysis certifications).