Branch Chief - Cyber Technology Services, TS/SCI (Springfield, VA)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

An active Top Secret / SCI clearance is required for consideration for hire for this role. Work is to be performed 100% onsite with our Government Customer in either Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO

Branch Chief for Cyber Technology Services

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Branch Chief for Cyber Technology Services (CTS) will directly work with the Chief of Cybersecurity Operations. They will take previous experience with cybersecurity operations, cybersecurity engineering, systems engineering, and systems administration to oversee the future planning and day-to-day operations of the CTS Branch.

The Cyber Technology Services (CTS) Branch Chief will oversee and direct all teams within CTS. This includes the Cyber Data Analytics, Endpoint Security Services, Vulnerability Testing Services (ACAS), and Network Security Services teams. Because of this, the candidate will be required to effectively work with and communicate with varying levels of stakeholders to include TCS leadership, senior executives, technical customers, non-technical customers, and all TCS staff down to the lowest levels. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Will assist with the monitoring of performance and morale of staff across the Cybersecurity Technology Services Branch by providing awareness and, if relevant, recommended courses of action, to resolve issues, to the Chief of Cybersecurity Operations and the Chief of Cybersecurity Engineering. 
• As needed, will provide guidance or direction to lower-level staff.
• Provide a weekly briefing to the customer on current work and completed work. To include any issues identified that were addressed or residual issues that require further attention.
• Continuously assesses the teams’ capability/maturity and optimizes internal processes through various non-technical (i.e., audits/assessments, lessons learned) channels.
• Will act as the representative for any discovered recommended improvements, issues, or outages as it pertains to the operating and sustainment of all Cyber defensive capabilities. This will include attending scheduled meetings and/or briefing the customer on notable findings or recommendations, as needed.
• In the event of high priority enterprise outages, must work with the Chief of Network Operations to quickly and effectively coordinate the analysis and resolution of issues within your area of responsibility.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Candidate must have a TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph
• Demonstrated leadership experience serving as an operations chief, chief engineer, functional manager or team lead for a minimum of 8 years. 
• Sufficient knowledge of complex enterprise cybersecurity systems and technologies with the ability to interpret network and web architecture documentation.
• Demonstrated experience providing briefings to an executive audience.
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical Officer (IAT) Level III 
• Certified DoD 8140.01 and 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider – Infrastructure Support (Must obtain within 6 months if not held)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity compliance policy, programs, processes, and metrics.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills to enable comprehensive and timely communications across all stakeholders. 
• Good understanding of project management concepts such as ITIL or Agile. Understands the differences between Iterative versus Waterfall methodologies and when to apply either.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE   

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Cyber Security Engineering or IT-related discipline. An additional 6 years of experience in cybersecurity may be substituted in lieu of degree. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated 5 or more years of experience supporting an IC or DoD agency in adopting and transitioning systems and services to cloud environments, including hybrid cloud environments.
• Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity design, engineering and operations with emphasis on NGA capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience with ODNI ICS 500-27, NSM-8, and OMB M21-31.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-150 and NIST 800-92.

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.  

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks….

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option