Operations Manager (Watch Officer)

Operations Manager (Watch Officer)

Tyto Athene is searching for an Operations Manager (Watch Officer) to support a DoD customer in Adelphi, Maryland. Responsibilities:

• The DCO Team Lead serves as the Operations Manager and Watch Officer responsible for managing 24/7/365 Defensive Cyber Operations
• This position provides leadership for cyber defense operations supporting the customer's Center CSSP Mission.
• Responsibilities Manage and oversee 24x7x365 DCO on-site staffing, scheduling, and services for CSSP subscribers.
• Coordinate incident handling and incident response programs across the DCO team.
• Provide weekly recurrent briefings to identify status and processing of relevant problems, challenges, and technical data with recommended solutions.
• Maintain subscriber relationships with agencies, organizations, and cleared defense contractor facilities across DoD.
• Ensure uninterrupted performance of monitoring, reporting, and protection services.
• Coordinate with DCSB Watch Officers, Net Defenders, and threat teams when new vulnerabilities are found.
• Provide oversight for Cyber Protection Condition, Incident Reporting and Response, and Insider Threat/Incident Response activities.
• Conduct tabletop exercises to generate operational compliance to Evaluator Scoring Metrics (ESM) requirements.

Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field is required, however, can be replaced with 3 years of relevant industry experience (in addition to the minimum years of experience requirement).
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in cyber defense operations, security operations center (SOC) management, or related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) or similar operational environment.
• Knowledge of CSSP operations, DoD Information Network (DoDIN), and cyber threat landscape.
• Proficiency with DoD-mandated COTS and GOTS cyber defense tools.
• Experience with incident response, threat analysis, and vulnerability management programs.
• Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policies, directives, and compliance requirements.
• ITIL Foundations certification required within three (3) months of start date.
• Certifications: IAT - I: Cisco Certified Network Associate - Security, Certified Network Defender, Network+ CE, CompTIA A+ CE IAM - 1: Cloud+, CND, CGRC, Secutriry +CE IAM - 2: CGRC, CASP, CISM, CISSP (or Associate), CCISO

Clearance:

• TS/SCI Clearance required.

Location:

• Adelphi, MD

About Tyto Athene Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits:

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains-Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT-empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly supports Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide. At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto? Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.