Cybersecurity Lead Manager

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Cybersecurity Lead Manager

Summary

ASRC Federal is seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Lead Manager to support the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) in its mission to secure and modernize enterprise information systems.

The Cybersecurity Lead Manager is a key personnel position responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing cybersecurity operations, compliance, and engineering initiatives across the DoDEA enterprise. The successful candidate will ensure all cybersecurity objectives - including RMF A&A, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, and Cybersecurity Engineering - are executed in accordance with DoD directives, NIST standards, and contract performance requirements.

This role serves as the primary interface between DoDEA leadership and the contractor cybersecurity team, providing both strategic guidance and operational oversight to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture in support of DoDEA's global mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all cybersecurity and information assurance activities under the DoDEA Enterprise Cybersecurity Support Services contract.
• Serve as the primary liaison with DoDEA leadership, the COR, and other government stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Program Management Plan (PMP), including schedules, staffing, and risk management.
• Oversee RMF Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities, ensuring system accreditation and compliance with DoDI 8510.01 and NIST SP 800-53.
• Manage cross-functional teams performing vulnerability management, incident response, and cybersecurity engineering tasks.
• Lead cybersecurity engineering efforts, including endpoint modernization, Zero Trust implementation, and cloud security configuration using Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to staff, ensuring all personnel maintain required certifications and adhere to DoD cybersecurity standards.
• Prepare and deliver program-level briefings, reports, and risk analyses to DoDEA OCIO and senior leadership.
• Ensure all deliverables meet quality, timeliness, and compliance standards defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Support the continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes, documentation, and automation to enhance DoDEA's defensive posture.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in cybersecurity or IT program management, including 3+ years leading cybersecurity teams or projects within a DoD environment.
• Demonstrated experience with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST SP 800-53, and DISA STIG compliance.
• Proven experience coordinating across technical and programmatic areas in a large, distributed enterprise environment.
• Certifications:
• CISSP (required)
• PMP (preferred or equivalent project management experience)
• CCNP (preferred)
• Additional certifications such as CISM, Microsoft MS-500, or ITIL Foundations are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting DoDEA or similar DoD educational or enterprise IT programs.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Azure Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, and Intune.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture, cloud security frameworks, and enterprise vulnerability management solutions.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience preparing executive briefings and managing government relationships.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.