GDH · 1 day ago
Sr. Cyber/Cloud Security Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $75/hr
12+ years expGDH is seeking a senior cybersecurity specialist with expertise in security operations, incident response, and threat management to oversee the agency's IT security program. The role involves directing cybersecurity operations, advising executive leadership on emerging threats, and coordinating incident handling and mitigation strategies.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesEmploymentStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the agency’s Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) to support overall IT security and incident management efforts
Develop, recommend, and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures in coordination with agency leadership
Advise the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation techniques
Oversee security incident handling and response activities, including managing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and incident response playbooks
Monitor and evaluate security operations metrics, recommending improvements to enhance operational efficiency
Coordinate with external cybersecurity entities such as CISA and CYBERCOM on incident response and threat intelligence sharing
Manage vulnerability assessments, configuration management, and threat mitigation strategies to strengthen security defenses
Support governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) activities by providing threat analysis and security posture reports
Facilitate security best practices with development and infrastructure teams to ensure secure web and cloud environment configurations
Advocate for continuous monitoring and remediation using industry-standard tools, ensuring proactive cyber defense measures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field
12+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, information security, or a comparable role
Proven experience as a SOC manager, senior analyst, or team lead with a focus on incident response and vulnerability management
Demonstrated ability to lead security operations, support CISO decision-making, and influence security practices across technical teams
Extensive knowledge of security tools including SIEM, endpoint detection and response (EDR), web application security, and cloud security platforms such as Azure and Microsoft 365
Familiarity with web application security testing, API auditing, and database security (SQL, Oracle)
Experience coordinating with external cybersecurity agencies and managing incident response workflows
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex security configurations and incident scenarios
Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances and public trust clearance
Preferred
Security certifications such as CISSP, GCIH, OSCP, or similar are preferred
Benefits
This position offers a hybrid schedule, with time split between the office and remote work.
Company
GDH
GDH is consulting staffing firm that specializes in providing IT engineering-based candidates to commercial and government sectors.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Blaine Caples
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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