Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead monitoring and analysis of security events, logs, and alerts using Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Qualys, and other agency security tools.
• Direct incident triage, investigation, escalation, containment, and recovery coordination; maintain documented response procedures and incident records.
• Track the PWS incident response measures: triage within 15 minutes, response within two hours, and containment within four hours during required business hours.
• Analyze vulnerabilities, prioritize remediation with infrastructure owners, validate mitigations, and track unresolved security risks.
• Coordinate insider threat monitoring, privileged access oversight, and endpoint and cloud security response with the Microsoft 365 specialist.
• Maintain operational security inputs for CDM dashboards and authorization evidence; work with the risk analyst on POA&M status and mitigation records.
• Prepare monthly threat reports, coordinate monthly POA&M updates and quarterly CDM integration status reporting, and brief the Project Manager and agency security leadership.
• Provide qualified backup coverage across cybersecurity functions and maintain operational documentation and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including cybersecurity operations, incident response, or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, with at least 5 years supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
• Clearance Requirements: U.S. citizen; favorable Tier 2 Public Trust adjudication required before performance.
• Certification Requirements: CISSP or equivalent. Security Operations Analyst Associate or GCIH preferred.
• Any other work-related qualifications needed for the role:
• SIEM/log analysis, incident response, vulnerabilities, FISMA/FedRAMP, Zero Trust and cross-functional cyber coverage.
• Salary Range: $148,000 to $168,000
• The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Diné Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.
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• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of relevant cybersecurity experience, including cybersecurity operations, incident response, or Security Operations Center (SOC) environments, with at least 5 years supporting federal cybersecurity programs.

About Us

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.
• Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement
• This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.
• We participate in E-Verify.
• DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance [email protected]

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification Requirements: CISSP or equivalent. Security Operations Analyst Associate or GCIH preferred.