Computer World Services Corp. (CWS) · 3 weeks ago
Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager
Linthicum, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expComputer World Services Corp. (CWS) is seeking a Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager to serve as both a technical lead and program execution manager for the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3). This role involves leading a multidisciplinary engineering team in developing and sustaining advanced cyber capabilities while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.
ComputerInformation TechnologySoftwareVirtual Reality
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary on-site Project Manager (PM), leading a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts in executing all PWS tasks
Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; ensure alignment with contract performance metrics and mission priorities
Conduct resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance are achieved
Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Program Manager, and DC3 leadership to provide status updates, risk assessments, and corrective action plans
Lead kickoff, status, and technical exchange meetings; ensure required reports (Monthly Status Reports, Trip Reports, Final Reports) are delivered accurately and on time
Maintain accountability for team staffing, turnover control, and quality performance under the PWS
Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent application of quality and cybersecurity best practices
Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for engineering activities related to sustainment, modernization, and integration of DC3 enterprise systems
Conduct feasibility studies, analyses of alternatives, and technical trade studies to inform system design and modernization efforts
Oversee Change and Release Management processes, ensuring updates follow approved DoD system engineering and agile principles (SAFE Agile, PMBOK)
Lead integration and sustainment engineering, ensuring cyber systems meet reliability, maintainability, and affordability goals
Develop architecture recommendations that support evolving Air Force Cyber and Cyber LE/CI missions
Direct the team’s analytic support to DC3’s cyber operations, including intelligence analysis, collection management, and production support
Integrate technical intelligence with operational cyber data to produce actionable assessments for decision makers
Develop analytical products ranging from 'quick looks' to in-depth intelligence assessments on emerging cyber threats and technologies
Oversee R&D efforts related to new cyber and multi-domain capabilities
Coordinate Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) activities
Evaluate technology insertions, manage trade studies, and guide prototype demonstrations to inform capability transitions to operations
Implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure compliance with contract and DC3 quality standards
Lead continuous process improvement and transition planning initiatives, optimizing technical performance, affordability, and lifecycle sustainment
Ensure all products and services meet DC3’s 95% performance threshold for timeliness and accuracy
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline; 10+ years of relevant experience
Substitution: Bachelor's degree with 18 years of experience, or no degree with 22 years of directly related experience
Proven leadership experience managing technical or SETA contracts in DoD Cyber Ops and Counter Intelligence environments
Experience managing multi-functional teams supporting engineering, cyber operations, or R&D efforts
Must have active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
Expertise in cyber systems architecture, DevSecOps, automated testing, and network defense engineering
Strong understanding of DoD enterprise cybersecurity policy, Zero Trust architectures, and mission assurance frameworks
Demonstrated proficiency with continuous integration/deployment pipelines and configuration control tools
Effective communicator with the ability to brief senior leaders and manage stakeholder relationships
Proven ability to motivate, organize, and lead high-performing technical teams
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, and mission excellence
Preferred
DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IASAE II certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISM)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile (SAFE) certification
Familiarity with RMF, eMASS, XACTA, and Air Force test and evaluation standards (AFSPCI 10-170 RTO&I)
Company
Computer World Services Corp. (CWS)
Computer World Services Corp. is an information technology company specializing in end to end network operations and IT solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Farrukh Hameed
Founder and CEO
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