Cybersecurity Operations Lead
Eliassen Group
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Hybrid Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA. The first 30 days of work will be full-time on-site in Alexandria, VA
Our client seeks a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to provide hands-on technical leadership across cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and security operations. The role strengthens enterprise security posture, reduces organizational risk, and leads implementation and optimization of security tools, technologies, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation capabilities. The position is not program management only and requires deep technical expertise and active involvement in architecture, engineering, threat detection, vulnerability management, and security tool integration.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $80.00 to $100.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:- Lead cybersecurity architecture, engineering, and security operations initiatives across enterprise environments.
- Design, implement, integrate, and optimize security technologies to improve visibility, threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience.
- Support and lead implementation of Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation capabilities, including establishing security baselines and ensuring proper tool configuration.
- Architect, deploy, maintain, and enhance cybersecurity products and services.
- Provide cybersecurity engineering expertise to enterprise architecture teams, technical review boards, infrastructure teams, and application development efforts.
- Ensure security requirements are incorporated throughout the System Development Life Cycle.
- Identify, assess, and remediate security misconfigurations across infrastructure, applications, and cloud and on-prem environments.
- Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, system security designs, engineering plans, and network security diagrams.
- Manage the aggregation, correlation, and visualization of cybersecurity data from enterprise and federal security platforms.
- Lead integration and automation efforts between security operations, monitoring, incident response, and cybersecurity tools.
- Oversee vulnerability management, asset management, configuration management, identity and access management, and continuous monitoring activities.
- Support implementation and management of controls for boundary protection, event monitoring, data protection, data loss prevention, user activity monitoring, and supply chain risk management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to improve security operations, threat detection, and incident response capabilities.
- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies, federal cybersecurity initiatives, and evolving compliance requirements.
- Minimum 10 years of cybersecurity experience across security operations, security engineering, cybersecurity architecture, penetration testing, and threat detection and incident response.
- Minimum 5 years of experience managing and leading cybersecurity operations teams.
- Proven experience leading enterprise cybersecurity programs and implementing security technologies in complex environments.
- Experience with Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation initiatives strongly preferred.
- Required certifications: CISSP-ISSMP and CISSP-ISSAP.
- Security requirements: U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com.
About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!
- Saliense in Alexandria, VA is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader with 10+ years of experience in incident response, security operations, and penetration testing to guide a high-impact security program. You will lead a team, develop strategic security initiatives, and...Suggested
- Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is a leading-edge cybersecurity firm with a mission to safeguard and protect our customersfrom increasing threats... ...in this digital age. TDI is currently seeking an Operations Shift Lead, 3rd shift (10PM to 6AM) to join the Compartmented...SuggestedWork at officeShift workNight shift
- Guidehouse is seeking an Operations Facilitation Specialist for International Partnerships in the Washington, D.C. area. The role emphasizes... ...international partners, and collaboration with government cybersecurity stakeholders to advance defense-related engagements. The...Suggested
- ...talent, excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at We are seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Lead to join our team and support our client. The ideal candidate is a hands-on cybersecurity operations leader who thrives...SuggestedContract workTemporary workFor contractorsWork experience placementWork at officeRemote workFlexible hours2 days per week
$103.8k - $218.1k
Job Title: Cybersecurity Focused Operations LeadJob Category: Information TechnologyTime Type: Full timeMinimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCIEmployee... ...* * *The Opportunity:The Cybersecurity Focused Operations Lead will directly report to the Branch Chief of Defensive...SuggestedContract workWork experience placementLocal areaFlexible hours- QuickCruit is seeking a Security Specialist to provide technical support for developing, implementing, and monitoring the program's Cybersecurity Plan and related processes in alignment with RMF requirements. The role emphasizes policy development, SOP creation, risk...
- ...Description Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and mission-focused SOC Lead to oversee the daily operations of the Security Operations Center and guide a team of cybersecurity analysts in defending the organization against evolving threats. This role...Contract workFor contractorsShift work
$145k - $165k
..., automation, AI, networks, cloud, enterprise services, and cybersecurity efforts. Includes battle rhythm management, ETMS2/TMT tasking... ..., accountability, and execution. Position Overview: The Operations Lead provides senior-level operational support to Headquarters United...- Tetrad Digital Integrity (TDI) is seeking an Operations Shift Lead for the 10PM-6AM shift to join the CESO effort in Arlington, VA. This role is onsite five days a week and requires an active TS/SCI clearance. You will lead operations tasks, monitor networks and infrastructure...Shift workNight shift
$185k - $205k
Cornerstone Defense LLC is seeking a Senior Offensive Cyber Analyst in Arlington/Alexandria, VA. The role supports policy development, operations planning, and senior-level decision materials within the DoW cyber program. A TS/SCI clearance is required to apply. The position...- Guidehouse in McLean, VA seeks an Operations Facilitation Specialist for International Partnerships to provide advisory, analytical,... ...coordination support across international partners, government cybersecurity stakeholders, and technical teams. You will translate complex...
- Guidehouse seeks a Senior Operations Facilitation Manager for Industry Partnerships to align private-sector partners, government cybersecurity stakeholders, and technical teams around shared cyber defense priorities. You will translate complex cyber issues into strategic...
- ...across external partners and internal offices while supporting cybersecurity planning and strategic initiatives. You will translate complex... ...executive audiences through briefings and written products, lead staff, and manage client relationships in a hybrid, federal-contractor...For contractors
- Leidos is seeking an experienced Network Engineering/Operations Site Lead to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the Integrated... ...for network modernization, operational outages, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.Provide leadership and direction for the...Full timeContract work
$170k - $200k
...integrates information sharing, analysis, and operational coordination across external partners and internal offices while supporting cybersecurity planning and strategic initiatives.... ...briefings and written products while leading staff and client relationships. Due...Contract workTemporary workLocal areaRemote work- ...Job Description Job Description Dental Practice Operations Lead – Clarendon, VA Siranli Dental is seeking an experienced dental professional to help oversee the day-to-day operations of our busy Clarendon practice. This location includes three dentists, two hygienists...Work at office
- ...Job Description Job Description JRAD is seeking a Senior Operations Strategy & Policy Analyst to provide strategic, policy, governance... ...develop practical improvements and solutions. Experience leading cross-functional teams, coordinating diverse stakeholder...Full timeContract workWork at officeFlexible hours
- ...Job Description Job Description Geospatial and Cloud Analytics (GCA) is seeking a Tech Control Facility (TCF) Operations, Lead to oversee the day-to-day performance, operational readiness, and modernization of TCFs and supporting infrastructure, at a federal client...Full timeWorldwide
- ...small business delivering enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and program management services to the... ...SHR Consulting Group is seeking an Operations Manager to run daily operations across... ...operational status, risks, and emerging issues Lead execution of operational initiatives and...Full timeFor contractorsRemote workMonday to FridayShift work
$73.45k - $132.78k
...Description We are currently seeking an Operations Shift Lead 3rd shift (10PM to 6AM) to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services... ...infrastructure and cloud environments. Hands on experience in IT Cybersecurity, Network Operations, or Windows Server administration....Work at officeLocal areaImmediate startShift workNight shift$18.5 per hour
...aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry's studios and corporate offices. About the Role The Client Operations Lead is an introductory leadership position that involves hands-on support in driving studio sales and operations, ensuring...Hourly payLocal areaShift workNight shiftWeekend workDay shift$138k - $209k
...difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving... ...you will support the unique needs of our client as a Security Operations Lead. Project Overview The Security Operations Lead is...Contract work- ...Regal is seeking an Assistant Manager for its theatre in Arlington. This hourly role involves operating and supervising theatre staff, managing concessions, and ensuring guest satisfaction while maintaining company policies and safety standards. The position requires training...Hourly pay
- E-Logic, Inc. is looking for an Operations & Logistics Coordinator in Virginia. This role involves overseeing daily logistics operations for educational and institutional clients, ensuring projects are completed safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will manage financial...Relocation
- ...Desk and Office Administrator for our headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia. The role combines reception duties with clerical and operational coordination to keep the workplace efficient and guest-friendly. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years...
- The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) in Arlington, VA seeks a Manager of Programs & Events to lead end-to-end planning of in-person and virtual convenings, translating program goals into executed events with superb logistics, technology, and design. You will collaborate...
- Redhorse Corporation seeks a Front Office Manager to support the CDAO executive operations, staff coordination, and organizational effectiveness. You will reconstitute office processes, align workflows with higher guidance, and improve day-to-day coordination across offices...Work at office
- PathForward seeks a Housing Program Operations Manager to support day-to-day operations of multiple off-site Permanent Supportive Housing programs in Arlington, VA. You will supervise Life Skills Coaches and House Monitors, develop staff schedules, and ensure safety, organization...Permanent employment
- Concord Hospitality Enterprises in Arlington, VA seeks an experienced Restaurant Supervisor to lead daily operations across the hotel’s food and beverage outlets. You will supervise dining rooms, lounge, banquet events, and kitchen staff; train teams on recipes, presentation...Night shiftWeekend work
- Applied Information Sciences (AIS) seeks a Security Architect / Security Operations Lead to design and oversee enterprise security across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will guide penetration testing, CDM implementation, and security governance while mentoring...
Do you want to receive more vacancies?
Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Cybersecurity Operations Lead. Be the first to apply!
- operations lead Alexandria, VA
- operations leader Alexandria, VA
- dental operations Alexandria, VA
- special operations Alexandria, VA
- revenue operations Alexandria, VA
- analyst sales operations Alexandria, VA
- fund operations Alexandria, VA
- clinical operations Alexandria, VA
- finance operations Alexandria, VA
- operations research Alexandria, VA


