Director, Cyber Security (0001)

OCT Consulting, LLC is a small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

Job Responsibilities And Requirements

OCT is currently looking for a Director, Cyber Security to join our Corporate Team. The Candidate will be involved in overall management of cybersecurity client delivery, managing a diverse portfolio of projects supporting a variety of federal clients. The individual will serve as the cybersecurity expert providing technical guidance in cybersecurity governance, cybersecurity strategy, cybersecurity risk management framework, operational security, identity management, zero trust architecture, data security, secure cloud architectures, cybersecurity delivery management and vulnerability management to project teams across our portfolio.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expertise and Team Leadership: Managing and developing teams of consultants, senior consultants, and analysts, providing technical guidance, coaching, and feedback. Analyzing clients'; business, technical, and process requirements and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Program Management: Planning, organizing, and executing all aspects of service line, schedule, cost, technical, and staffing performance and activities on major, complex contracts to ensure timely and quality delivery of services to the client
• Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction through high-quality deliverables and strong client communications
• Business Development: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, while contributing to proposals and supporting marketing and capture initiatives
• People Development: Providing thought leadership and guidance to teams across our client base, fostering an environment that encourages participation, development, teamwork, and communication, while providing opportunities for learning and development
  
  
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business/management field from an accredited institution
• 8-10 years of advisory/consulting experience in federal government or private sector working on GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) and FISMA compliance activities
• Experience with leveraging and tailoring NIST Risk Management Framework
• Structured project management experience in deploying security-related initiatives
• Experience with gaining an ATO for systems and working the systems through the assessment and authorization process
• Strong understanding of evaluating security solutions for different cloud deployment models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools to include Nessus, AppDetective, WebInspect, and other vulnerability scanning tools
• Experience with managing project team resources (recruiting, hiring, timesheet approval, performance management, etc.)
• Strong leadership as well as oral and written communication skills are required
• Developed problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Business Development and proposal writing experience highly desired
• Security Requirements
• Must be able to obtain or retain a Public Trust or higher clearance. The investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check
  
  

Certifications

Candidate must have one or more of the following IT security related credentials and certifications listed below:

• Information Technology Specialist - FISMA Compliance
• (ISC)2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)® or Associate
• (ISC)2 Certified Authorization Professional (CAP)®
• ISACA® Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)®
• GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)
• Certification Agent/Security Control Assessor
• ISACA® Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
• Electronic Commerce Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  
  
  

Benefits

Benefits

The position includes competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Retirement savings 401K plan provided by an industry leading provider with 3% employer contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term disability benefits
• Training Benefits
  
  
  

Salary: $150,000 to $190,000 - dependent upon experience, education, etc.

About OCT

OCT Consulting LLC is a certified SBA 8(a), minority owned, small, disadvantaged business providing professional services and Information technology solutions to the federal government and commercial clients. Founded in 2013, we bring the advantage of agility in operations along with a management team with a track record of leading successful engagements at major federal government agencies.

OCT is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. OCT is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.