Cybersecurity Service Provider
Job description
About the role
The is a pivotal role embedded within the Engineering Team Lead structure in Indianapolis, Indiana, representing a full-time commitment to safeguarding critical government infrastructure. You will serve as the principal technical authority, owning the strategic direction and execution of all cybersecurity engineering initiatives for the assigned service line. This position requires you to translate complex command directives into coherent, actionable engineering strategies that ensure operational resilience. You will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and oversight of security infrastructure across distributed environments. Your decisions will directly influence the integrity and continuity of operations for both classified and unclassified enclaves. You will act as the primary liaison between technical engineering teams and senior defense stakeholders, ensuring alignment with evolving priorities. Ultimately, you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of cybersecurity programs, ensuring they meet stringent regulatory and operational standards.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Conduct in-depth intake sessions to dissect mission scope, identify critical risks, and establish definitive timelines prior to project kickoff.
- Architect resilient infrastructure frameworks that connect geographically distributed sites while enforcing stringent access control policies.
- Translate Defense Cyber Defense Command and U.S. Cyber Command guidance into concrete engineering requirements and implementation plans.
- Design and deploy verification routines that rigorously test system configurations and proactively hunt for sophisticated anomalies.
- Champion the principles of Zero Trust to ensure all network designs satisfy overarching command policies and regulatory mandates.
- Orchestrate complex change coordination activities to deploy updates safely without compromising service availability or integrity.
- Implement and refine incident containment procedures to enable rapid response and sustained operational continuity during threats.
- Forge and nurture strategic partnerships with DISA and commercial suppliers to facilitate secure and efficient data flows.
- Establish shared situational awareness mechanisms with external partners to ensure cohesive defense postures.
- Lead the development and maintenance of cybersecurity playbooks to standardize response actions across the organization.
- Provide technical mentorship to engineering staff, guiding them through difficult problems and fostering independent execution.
- Maintain continuous protection for Government networks through vigilant monitoring, logging reviews, and proactive assessment.
- Ensure strict adherence to rules governing high-impact cybersecurity environments through regular audits and compliance checks.
- Document all critical decisions and tradeoffs to create a clear audit trail and institutional knowledge base.
Requirements
Holding an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access is mandatory for this position. You must possess proven experience directing complex infrastructure programs within defense contexts to demonstrate operational readiness. A deep and firm understanding of DoD policies, DISA platforms, and command-directed cybersecurity standards is a non-negotiable requirement. You must exhibit a firm grasp of Zero Trust architecture and its practical application to joint mission environments. Hands-on skills with security monitoring, vulnerability management, and compliance tracking are essential qualifications for success in this role. The ability to manage high-stakes priorities under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail is required. You must be capable of operating autonomously and making critical decisions that impact national security objectives. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary to effectively coordinate with senior leadership and technical teams. Adherence to strict regulatory and procedural guidelines is expected at all times to maintain compliance.
Nice to have
Experience with classified networks and multi-site operations is preferred to navigate the inherent complexity of the role. This background directly supports the management of distributed engineering operations and cross-site dependencies. Familiarity with legacy systems integration alongside modern cloud architectures is advantageous for maintaining continuity. An understanding of defense-specific acquisition and contracting processes can streamline interactions with external suppliers. Knowledge of emerging threats and adversary tactics provides additional context for proactive defense strategies.
Practical notes
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