What you'll do
- Lead Cybersecurity Operations (SECOPS) contractor providing technical leadership and operational support to a Federal agency's IT Security Program.
- Advise the CISO and government leadership on cybersecurity threats, attack vectors, and mitigation strategies including advanced persistent threats (APTs).
- Manage day-to-day SOC activities, including incident handling (IH), incident response (IR), and vulnerability management (VM) aligned with government priorities.
- Develop and implement technical documentation, policies, and procedures supporting cybersecurity standards and continuous monitoring.
- Coordinate with external partners such as MSSPs, CISA, and CYBERCOM to support incident response and threat intelligence efforts.
What you should know
- This is a mid-senior level, expert role requiring 7+ years of cybersecurity experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- The position is onsite in Washington, DC with a hybrid work model and requires obtaining agency suitability clearance.
- Applicants will engage with federal government cybersecurity programs, supporting mission-critical infrastructure and compliance activities.
- The role offers exposure to advanced SOC operations, threat hunting, and incident response in a government environment.
- Candidates should be prepared for collaborative leadership and advisory responsibilities with executive-level stakeholders.
About the company
- TEKsystems is a large global technology services firm with 80,000 employees serving over 6,000 clients including 80% of the Fortune 500.
- The company emphasizes partnership, transformation, and delivering business outcomes through full-stack technology and talent services.
- TEKsystems operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, supporting diverse industries with a strong focus on innovation and client collaboration.
- As part of the Allegis Group, TEKsystems maintains a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
- The company culture values strategic thinking, hands-on collaboration, and positive community impact.
Key required skills
SOC operationsIncident responseThreat huntingAzureMicrosoft DefenderSIEMWeb application securityVulnerability managementSQL - databaseJavaRuby