Cybersecurity Lead w/Top Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related technical field.   

• Minimum of 7 years of direct cybersecurity experience.  

• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+, or CISM). 
• Strong working knowledge of RMF, STIGs, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber audit readiness. Experience using tools like ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, Nessus. 

• US Citizenship Clearance requirement: Active Top Secret 

The Cybersecurity Lead ensures all NCIS IT systems comply with DoD cybersecurity requirements. This role protects sensitive law enforcement and national security data across multiple network enclaves (NIPRNET, SIPRNET, JWICS, SAP), and leads the RMF/ATO processes for mission-critical systems. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead all cybersecurity, IA, and RMF-related efforts under the contract. 

• Ensure compliance with DoD 8570/8140, STIGs, eMASS, and ATO sustainment. 

• Oversee vulnerability assessments, POA&Ms, and risk analysis documentation. 

• Interface with NCIS ISSMs and DoD security stakeholders. 

• Track and report on system hardening, patching, and incident response. 

• Support audit readiness and participate in cyber inspections and reviews. 
• Guide cybersecurity practices across all functional areas and enclaves. 

 

COMPETENCIES   

• Cybersecurity & IA Mastery 

• Regulatory Compiance 

• Technical Tool Proficiency (e.g., ACAS, eMASS, HBSS, Nessus, etc.) 

• Incident Response & Recovery 

Overview

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Lead to join our team on NCIS Information Technology Directorate (ITD) Support Services.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

 

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. 

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Additional Job Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Location: Quantico, VA (NCIS Headquarters) 

• Type of environment: Office   

• Noise level: Medium  

• Work schedule: On-site (Full-Time) - the Program Manager is expected to interface directly with Government leadership and oversee daily operations across NCIS ITD functional areas, most of which are headquartered at Quantico. 

• Amount of Travel: Up to 10% annually. While primarily based at NCIS HQ in Quantico, occasional travel is necessary for program oversight across NCIS’s distributed operations. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb o