Cybersecurity Integration Center (NCIC) Lead

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Hirekeyz, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Cybersecurity Integration Center (NCIC) LeadLocation: Bethesda, MD (On-site with some flexibility for remote work)Duration: Long Term ContractPosition Overview:Our company is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Integration Center (NCIC) Lead to head the Cybersecurity Integration Center, supporting a government agency client. The NCIC Lead will play a pivotal role in securing the client s hybrid IT infrastructure, including cloud and on-premises environments, while ensuring the security of the agency s scientific and technical resources against evolving cybersecurity threats.Key Responsibilities:• Leadership: Manage the operations of the Cybersecurity Integration Center (NCIC), including a team of engineers and cybersecurity experts.• Security Engineering: Provide security engineering and architectural guidance for the client s systems, including cloud and on-prem environments.• Incident Management: Lead incident management efforts, overseeing the detection, response, and remediation of cybersecurity incidents and threats.• Penetration Testing: Plan, coordinate, and oversee penetration testing activities to identify vulnerabilities within the client s systems and ensure the efficacy of security controls.• Cybersecurity Strategy: Develop and implement strategies for improving cybersecurity posture across the organization s IT environments.• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to NIST standards and other federal regulations, conducting ongoing monitoring of cybersecurity compliance.• Threat Intelligence: Provide insights and guidance on emerging cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.• Executive Communication: Provide executive-level briefings on security status, incident response, and emerging threats.• Collaboration: Coordinate with internal IT teams, federal partners, and external stakeholders to ensure a cohesive cybersecurity strategy across all systems.Required Qualifications:• Experience: 10 or more years of experience in information technology security, with at least 5 years directly supporting a Federal Agency.• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing cybersecurity personnel and providing executive-level briefings.• Expertise: Strong expertise in security engineering, incident response, threat management, and security architecture.• Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity compliance standards, including FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP, and OMB guidelines.• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in security tools and platforms, such as Splunk, firewalls, vulnerability management systems, and cloud security solutions (AWS, Azure, etc.).• Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearancePreferred Qualifications:• Education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.• Certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certifications.Skills:• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on maintaining a secure and compliant environment across diverse IT infrastructures