Cybersecurity Lead

The Team and the Role

INDUS is a 100% employee-owned, customer-focused government services provider with expertise in Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Program/Financial Management, Logistics, and Data Analytics. At INDUS, we believe in the value of the INDUS team. Together we deliver exceptional customer service, foster a growth and support-centered work environment, and focus on how we can give back to the communities that we serve. Empowering our employees starts on day one and creates an environment full of innovation and promise. By offering mentorship and robust Training and Development opportunities, INDUS continues its pursuit to be the Employer of Choice. 

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Cybersecurity Lead provides strategic direction and oversight of all cybersecurity initiatives within the program. This candidate coordinates actions across cross-functional teams, implements best practices to protect systems and data, and ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This is a contingent position expected to be located in Oxnard, CA. The pay range for the position will be provided at the time the position is no longer contingent. 

What You'll Do

• Oversee the full lifecycle of incident response, including management of unclassified and classified networks, stakeholder coordination, and workforce education.
• Conduct continuous network monitoring utilizing tools such as Splunk, RedSeal, and other enterprise solutions to identify vulnerabilities and support risk-based decision making.
• Manage the media transfer agent (MTA) program by processing qualification requests, performing physical inspections, and enforcing strict compliance standards across various lab environments.
• Provide regular cybersecurity training and awareness programs in both in-person and virtual formats, ensuring the command’s workforce remains informed of evolving threats.
• Coordinate and administer the Cyber Workforce (CWF) program by developing local policies and procedures, ensuring workforce compliance, and managing baseline and annual qualification requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen cybersecurity readiness.
• Lead the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process for multiple networks, ensuring compliance with DoD, DoN, and NAVSEA policies and procedures.
• Provide project management support for RMF efforts, including schedule and resource management, to deliver A&A products on time and within budget.
• Interface with Navy and NAVSEA authorizing officials, Security Control Assessors, and program offices to facilitate system accreditation and maintain ongoing authorization.
• Implement, evaluate, and refine security controls, leveraging relevant directives to enhance overall system security posture.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university required.
• Certifications:
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• At least five (5) years of cybersecurity leadership experience managing teams of cybersecurity professionals with a focus on information system governance and authorization.
• At least three (3) years of executing information system authorizations resulting in authority to operate under the Navy’s Risk Management Framework Assessment and Authorization process.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a project manager with demonstrated capability to deliver products on schedule, within budget, and of the required quality.
• Experience managing incident response, network monitoring, and information system audits.
• Experience managing cyber workforce qualifications to comply with relevant policy.
• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.
• Must be able to remain seated in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must also be able to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking. 
• The ability to lift items that may weigh up to 50 pounds. 
• Travel Required ~10% travel required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process.
• Experience working across organizational and cultural boundaries, building coalitions, and overcoming challenges to satisfy mission requirements.
• Experience authorizing cloud services resulting in authority to operate from the Navy authorizing official.

INDUS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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