Cybersecurity Defense Operations Task Lead

Cybersecurity Defense Operations Task Lead

Job Category: Information Technology

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

Join CACI as an experienced Cybersecurity Defense Operations Task Lead to make a significant impact on the mission objectives of U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida. In this pivotal role, you will act as the primary coordinator for all client activities, working directly within the USSOUTHCOM Cyberspace Operations Division. Your responsibilities include providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to deployable Cyber Assist Teams, effectively managing and coordinating activities, and diligently reporting on progress to ensure mission success. If you're driven by innovation and motivated to contribute to national security, this opportunity offers a challenging and rewarding career path.

Responsibilities:

You will also support the below tasks:

• Manage and oversee coordination of defensive cyber actions through various agencies, partnerships, and teams.

• Collaborate and align advise and assist cybersecurity/ cyber defense lines of effort.

• Integrate findings and recommendations from previous courses of action and initiatives into future planning priorities.

• Orchestrate country-specific Plans of Action (POA) and engagement strategies with Partner Nations for specific cybersecurity remediation, mitigation, and hardening lines of effort.

• Supervise and oversee the translation of oral, visual, and written cybersecurity related documentation and materials aligning to partner nations objectives and goals.

• Oversee/manage security deliverables to the customer, per contract requirements.

• Lead, advise, and provide guidance to deployable cyber defense teams on a global scale with varying mission sets.

• Convey technical/ tactical, operational, and strategic level cybersecurity updates to leadership at various echelons.

• Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cybersecurity strategy pertaining to cyber defensive measures and objectives.

• Develop and assist in the deployment of cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligning to customer and partner requirements.

• Coordinate various initiatives to mitigate security risks through codified Department of Defense (DoD) and other US government Policies, Procedures, Regulations, and Authorities.

• Understand the overall concept of leading multiple categories of cybersecurity professionals and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the course of their daily tasks and through customer-led mission sets.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Current Top Secret/SCI clearance.

• Minimum 10 years of Cyber-Defense and Cyber-Security experience.

• Minimum 5 years of Staff experience at the Division level or above.

• Demonstrated experience managing a deployed workforce.

• Proven experience integrating information, analysis, technology, and interagency collaboration to streamline Staff processes and procedures. 

• Proven understanding of emerging and non-traditional Cyber-Defense and Cyber-Security concepts that shape the character of contemporary joint and multinational warfare. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (MS Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Exceptional oral and written presentation skills.

• Precise attention to detail skills.

Desired

• Master’s degree.

• CAPM or PMP, or related certificates in project management. 

• Demonstrated, recent (within the last five years) work in the SOUTHCOM AOR. 

• Demonstrated experience managing a geographically dispersed workforce. 

• Fluent, written and spoken, Spanish language skills.

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

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CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.