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IT - Security
Stevensville, MD (On-Site/Office)
Title: Security Lead
Clearance Required:Top Secret Clearance required w/ SCI eligibility
Location: Stevensville, MD
Travel: 25% OCONUS
DESCRIPTION:
Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC (HDC) is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the design and engineering of Tactical Mission Networks (TMN). This is a unique opportunity to join a small and high-performing team committed to delivering cloud platforms for exciting missions.
As Security Lead, you will oversee the full security lifecycle for information systems, guiding risk assessments, certification and accreditation, compliance with DoD/IC regulations, and ensuring continuous operational security posture at both customer sites and internal operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
-Engage with leadership and clients to coordinate security architecture, policy compliance, and remediation strategies
-Lead security exercises, readiness reviews, and tabletop drills
-Train and mentor junior security engineers, analysts, and contractor staff
-Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with RMF, DoD, and IC guidelines
-Evaluate and manage security configurations for systems, software, and hardware, including patching, scanning, and vulnerability remediation
-Monitor, respond to, and document cyber threats, IAVAs, and security incidents across enterprise environments
-Administer access controls and authentication mechanisms while ensuring continuous improvement in information assurance practices
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum 10 years of cyber/information security experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
-Demonstrated technical proficiency in RMF processes, A&A toolsets and secure system operations
-Proficiency in threat and vulnerability management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or IAM II
-Experience managing accreditation packages for cross‑domain solutions, cloud environments, or tactical systems
-Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients and leadership on security posture and risk
SALARY RANGE:
$140-180,000
This salary range is an hourly exempt (exempt from overtime) position. Benefits are provided in addition to the salary range.
BENEFITS:
HDC believes GREAT teams need GREAT tools!
Health Care- Employer paid medical , dental, vision for the employee and their dependents
401K- Employer contributed 3% Safe Harbor (this benefit is contributed on your behalf even if you choose not to contribute to 401k or elect any investments), also up to 5% employer match, and 100% vested on hire date
PTO/Holiday- 160 hours PTO/Sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year
Tuition Assistance - Up to $5250 per year
Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Clearance Required:Top Secret Clearance required w/ SCI eligibility
Location: Stevensville, MD
Travel: 25% OCONUS
DESCRIPTION:
Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC (HDC) is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the design and engineering of Tactical Mission Networks (TMN). This is a unique opportunity to join a small and high-performing team committed to delivering cloud platforms for exciting missions.
As Security Lead, you will oversee the full security lifecycle for information systems, guiding risk assessments, certification and accreditation, compliance with DoD/IC regulations, and ensuring continuous operational security posture at both customer sites and internal operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
-Engage with leadership and clients to coordinate security architecture, policy compliance, and remediation strategies
-Lead security exercises, readiness reviews, and tabletop drills
-Train and mentor junior security engineers, analysts, and contractor staff
-Implement and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with RMF, DoD, and IC guidelines
-Evaluate and manage security configurations for systems, software, and hardware, including patching, scanning, and vulnerability remediation
-Monitor, respond to, and document cyber threats, IAVAs, and security incidents across enterprise environments
-Administer access controls and authentication mechanisms while ensuring continuous improvement in information assurance practices
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
-Minimum 10 years of cyber/information security experience
-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
-Demonstrated technical proficiency in RMF processes, A&A toolsets and secure system operations
-Proficiency in threat and vulnerability management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
-Certifications such as CISSP, CISM or IAM II
-Experience managing accreditation packages for cross‑domain solutions, cloud environments, or tactical systems
-Excellent communication skills for interfacing with clients and leadership on security posture and risk
SALARY RANGE:
$140-180,000
This salary range is an hourly exempt (exempt from overtime) position. Benefits are provided in addition to the salary range.
BENEFITS:
HDC believes GREAT teams need GREAT tools!
Health Care- Employer paid medical , dental, vision for the employee and their dependents
401K- Employer contributed 3% Safe Harbor (this benefit is contributed on your behalf even if you choose not to contribute to 401k or elect any investments), also up to 5% employer match, and 100% vested on hire date
PTO/Holiday- 160 hours PTO/Sick leave per year, 11 paid holidays per year
Tuition Assistance - Up to $5250 per year
Halcyon Days Consulting, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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