Cyber Security Practice Lead (Federal) (0200)

Cyber Security Practice Lead/Lead Security SME (Federal Sector)

The Practice Lead is a senior technical management position within Next Phase. The ideal candidate is someone who has led teams, is very experienced talking with clients for new business capture, brings existing relationships with government staff responsible for security at the agency-level, and ready to build a security practice by developing solutions in response to federal government’s requests for proposal.

Practice Lead/New Business Growth

• Technically lead the startup of a fledging security practice, working with the growth and technical teams to develop into a core practice area. This involves business plan development, capture strategy of new work, and services definition.
• Develop federal proposal responses in the Cybersecurity and enterprise monitoring & management. This includes technical solutions, writing proposal content, and participating in business capture activities (client meetings, capture strategy).
• Experience architecting and integrating monitoring technologies for FEDERAL NOC/SOC cloud environments, has significant experience in all aspects of security compliance, selecting technologies, and implementing cloud infrastructure.
• Participate in industry “thought leadership” activities by writing blogs.
• Deliver knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Develop technical concepts and solutions to full-spectrum cybersecurity problems and challenges.
• Lead efforts to implement solution prototypes and white papers.
• Work with teams building, redesigning, and implementing progressive monitoring strategies that meet evolving federal agency’s needs to obtain an enterprise-level view of security, systems, and end-user experience.
• Collaborate on Cyber security efforts and act as the technical Security SME for Agile/DevSecOps software development projects.
• Stay abreast of the latest monitoring technology and trends.
• Coach and mentor junior team members in delivering high-quality work in support of Cyber Security.
• On some engagements, directly deliver services hands-on.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience with 2+ years of that experience directly involved with federal AWS-based data centers.
• BS in CompSci or Computer Engineering (Cybersecurity not sufficient).
• Cybersecurity Practice leadership or deputy leadership (1+ year), or 5+ years of overall cybersecurity lead role which involves direct customer engagement.
• Experience with the full software or systems development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, integration, testing, and implementation.
• Experience working in a network Security Operations Center (SOC) as an engineer or analyst.

• Verifiable Relevant Security certifications in two or more of following: CISSP, CAP, CEH, CRISC, CISM, CIPP/US.
• Experience with security industry standards (NIST 800 series, NIST FIPS, HIPAA / HITECH).
• Extensive experience with required Certification & Accreditation (C&A) artifacts across the SDLC, including System Security Plans (SSP), Information System Risk Assessments (ISRA), Contingency Plans (CP) and Testing, Configuration Management Plans (CM), Interface Control Documents (ICD), Security Impact Assessments (SIA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA) and System of Records Notice (SORN), Authorization to Operate (ATO) packages.
• Experience with FedRAMP processes and requirements for applications to comply with FedRAMP.
• Experience supporting security for a system with agile software development.
• Experience or familiarity with DevSecOps principles and practices (including CICD pipeline).
• HANDS-ON experience with application security testing tools and findings remediation.
• Experience collaborating with developers to explain testing vulnerabilities so they can be resolved.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES RESIDENCY IN MARYLAND OR NORTHERN VIRGINIA and is PARTIAL REMOTE 2 DAYS A WEEK. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR FULL REMOTE SCHEDULE.

ONLY US Citizens should apply. Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance and TS clearance (future requirement). Fully-vaccinated status for COVID-19 is required as a condition of employment. Hiring candidates with a permanent residence within commuting distance to Columbia, MD.

ABOUT NEXT PHASE SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES, INC.

Innovation. It’s What Defines Us.

Next Phase Solutions and Services, Inc. provides insights and solutions for healthcare, engineering and science research. Next Phase commits to creating an environment where our employees achieve their full potential, increase their productivity, and expand their professional and personal horizons. We look for bright, innovative people that achieve results, understand the importance of being a productive and supportive team member, and put the customer’s satisfaction first. Next Phase leadership is looking for new leaders, scientific and technical subject matter experts, and technically savvy people that are interested in putting forth the effort and commitment needed to grow our company.

Will you join us to share in the success?

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to:

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance (three healthcare plans to choose from), Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-sponsored Wellness Program

PERSONAL INSURANCE BENEFITS

• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid AD&D Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance

PAID LEAVE

• Competitive paid-time-off programs
• Paid holidays
• Paid Maternity leave for mothers recovering from the birth of a child

RETIREMENT

• 401K plan with 5% employer contribution (employee contributions are not required to receive 5% employer contribution)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Employees are reimbursed for professional development activities including classes, books, technical certification/testing fees, professional dues/subscriptions, professional licenses required for a position

PET INSURANCE

• Choose from two options to help keep your pets happy and healthy

CELL PHONE AND INTERNET

• Employees are reimbursed $40/month for cell phone plans and $60/month for home Internet