Cyber Defense

Business Segment Director โ€“ Space Mission Systems | TS/SCI Poly | Scottsdale, AZ

Business Segment Director โ€“ Space Mission Systems

๐Ÿ“ Location: Scottsdale, Arizona / Remote Flexibility Available
๐Ÿข Work Model: Remote with Travel Requirements
๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-Time
๐Ÿ” Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI Clearance Required at Time of Hire
๐Ÿ”’ CI Polygraph Preferred (Must be eligible and willing to obtain post-hire if not currently held)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $200,000 โ€“ $290,000
    (Depending on experience and qualifications)

  • Full comprehensive benefits package

  • Relocation assistance available for ideal candidates

  • Interview travel reimbursement provided

๐Ÿ“ Location & Travel Expectations

  • The role can ultimately be performed remotely with travel as needed

  • However, the first 3 months will require significant onsite presence in Scottsdale to support onboarding, stakeholder integration, and operational ramp-up

  • Following this initial period, candidates may be based remotely but must be willing to travel when required for program, customer, and leadership engagements

๐Ÿš€ The Opportunity

A leading defense and aerospace organization is seeking a Business Segment Director to lead a portfolio of advanced national security and space mission programs supporting critical missions globally.

The portfolio includes technologies and programs related to:

  • Data networking & secure data transport

  • Cybersecurity & high-assurance cryptography

  • Mission-critical space systems

  • Satellites & embedded mission technologies

  • Secure communications & networking platforms

This executive leadership role oversees high-value development and production programs and is responsible for strategic growth, operational execution, customer engagement, financial performance, and organizational leadership across a highly complex classified portfolio.

The ideal candidate is a proven defense industry executive with deep expertise across space systems, secure technologies, avionics, cybersecurity, cryptographic solutions, or embedded mission systems, combined with strong operational leadership and business development capabilities.

๐Ÿ”ง Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Growth

  • Lead and expand a portfolio of mission-critical defense and space programs

  • Develop and execute short- and long-term business growth strategies

  • Identify and capture adjacent and new business opportunities

  • Drive business development and customer engagement initiatives

  • Support strategic portfolio growth within national security and classified environments

Program & Operational Leadership

  • Oversee execution of complex development and production programs

  • Manage financial, operational, schedule, and customer satisfaction objectives

  • Ensure successful delivery across highly classified and technically complex environments

  • Balance mission urgency, execution discipline, and customer expectations

  • Lead operational performance across multiple programs and business initiatives

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as senior interface to government and defense customers

  • Build trusted relationships across:

    • Space systems organizations

    • Cryptographic and cybersecurity communities

    • Networking and avionics sectors

    • Certification and mission authorities

  • Communicate effectively with executive, operational, and technical stakeholders

  • Represent the business segment with senior internal and external leadership

Organizational & Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor high-performing engineering and program leadership teams

  • Drive accountability, collaboration, and organizational alignment

  • Support transformation and change management initiatives

  • Foster an inclusive, innovative, and mission-focused culture

  • Build and sustain high-performing cross-functional teams

Technical & Mission Leadership

  • Support programs involving:

    • Satellites and space mission systems

    • Secure networking solutions

    • High-assurance cryptographic systems

    • Embedded mission technologies

    • Secure communications platforms

  • Collaborate across engineering, operations, and customer teams to deliver mission success

  • Support Agile development environments and innovation initiatives

  • Identify opportunities for AI-enabled operational improvements and efficiencies

โœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree required

  • 15+ years of leadership experience within defense contracting or related national security environments

  • Proven experience managing:

    • Complex development programs

    • Production programs

    • Large portfolios or business segments

  • Strong expertise in one or more of the following areas:

    • Space systems

    • Satellites

    • Cryptography

    • Cybersecurity

    • Secure networking

    • National security systems

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required at time of hire

  • Ability and willingness to obtain CI Polygraph clearance

  • U.S. Citizenship required

โญ Preferred Background

  • Embedded systems or avionics experience

  • Experience supporting compartmented programs

  • Agile development environment experience

  • Existing relationships across aerospace and defense communities

  • Experience operating within large matrix organizations

  • Strong financial and operational leadership capability

  • Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Core Skills

โœ” Strategic Planning
โœ” Business Development
โœ” Program Execution
โœ” Space Systems Leadership
โœ” Cryptographic Solutions
โœ” Cybersecurity
โœ” Financial Management
โœ” Customer Relationship Management
โœ” Change Management
โœ” Team Leadership
โœ” Defense Contracting
โœ” Agile Development
โœ” Operational Leadership
โœ” National Security Programs

๐ŸŽฏ Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an executive-level aerospace or defense leader who:

  • Brings deep expertise across mission-critical national security programs

  • Understands complex space mission systems and secure technologies

  • Has successfully led large organizations through growth and transformation

  • Combines strong operational execution with strategic business leadership

  • Is highly customer-facing and trusted within classified defense environments

  • Thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability mission environments

  • Demonstrates strong leadership presence, communication, and stakeholder management capability

๐ŸŒŸ Why This Role Stands Out

  • Lead highly strategic national security and space mission programs

  • Influence cutting-edge technologies in cybersecurity, cryptography, and secure space systems

  • Significant executive visibility and organizational influence

  • Opportunity to shape the future of secure space mission capabilities

  • Join a highly respected defense and aerospace organization supporting critical global missions

  • Strong long-term growth and leadership opportunity

๐Ÿ“‹ Additional Details

  • Travel required based on program and customer needs

  • Director-level executive leadership position

  • Relocation assistance available for exceptional candidates

  • Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Polygraph

  • Remote flexibility available following initial onboarding period

Recruiter Summary

This is a highly visible executive leadership opportunity within a premier aerospace and defense environment supporting advanced national security and space mission programs. The position offers the opportunity to lead complex classified portfolios involving secure communications, cybersecurity, cryptography, satellites, and mission-critical technologies while influencing long-term strategic growth and operational direction across the organization.

Ideal candidates will bring a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, technical credibility, customer engagement experience, and deep understanding of classified defense environments.

 

SOC Analyst โ€“ Montvale, NJ | Hybrid Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management

SOC Analyst

๐Ÿ“ Location: Montvale, New Jersey
๐Ÿข Work Model: Hybrid โ€“ 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
๐Ÿ  Employees work remotely every Friday + receive 40 additional remote days annually
๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-Time
๐Ÿ“ˆ Seniority Level: Associate / Mid-Level
๐ŸŽ“ Education: Bachelorโ€™s Degree preferred
๐Ÿ” Industry: Cybersecurity / Manufacturing / Enterprise IT

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $90,000 โ€“ $110,000

  • Full benefits package

  • Hybrid flexibility

  • Collaborative and supportive IT/security environment

๐Ÿš€ Overview

A growing enterprise organization is seeking a SOC Analyst to strengthen its cybersecurity operations through security monitoring, alert investigation, and vulnerability management.

This role combines Security Operations Center (SOC) responsibilities with hands-on vulnerability analysis and remediation coordination across enterprise infrastructure and endpoint environments.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, proactive, and highly communicative with experience supporting enterprise security operations.

๐Ÿ”ง Key Responsibilities

Security Operations

  • Monitor, triage, and investigate alerts from:

    • SIEM platforms

    • Endpoint protection tools

    • Security monitoring systems

  • Distinguish legitimate threats from false positives

  • Document findings and communicate results clearly

  • Assist with alert tuning and optimization efforts

Vulnerability Management

  • Support enterprise vulnerability scanning and assessments

  • Analyze vulnerability findings and prioritize remediation activities

  • Research CVEs and provide:

    • Exploitability analysis

    • Business impact context

    • Remediation guidance

  • Track remediation progress and validate fixes

Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner closely with:

    • Infrastructure teams

    • IT leadership

    • Cybersecurity teams

  • Maintain strong communication and visibility around risks and remediation efforts

  • Proactively identify opportunities for improvement

Continuous Improvement

  • Assist with:

    • DLP and information protection controls

    • System hardening initiatives

    • Documentation and runbook development

  • Explore enhanced capabilities within existing security tooling

โœ… Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in:

    • Cybersecurity

    • Computer Science

    • Information Technology

    • Related discipline
      OR equivalent practical experience

  • 3โ€“5 years of experience in:

    • Security operations

    • Vulnerability management

    • Endpoint protection analysis

  • Strong understanding of:

    • CVEs

    • Risk prioritization

    • Vulnerability remediation processes

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

โญ Preferred Skills

  • Experience with:

    • SIEM platforms

    • Enterprise log analysis

    • Endpoint detection & response (EDR) tools

  • Familiarity with:

    • Active Directory

    • Group Policy

    • Security baselines

  • Scripting or reporting experience:

    • PowerShell

    • Python

    • Power BI

  • Security certifications are a plus but not required

๐ŸŽฏ Ideal Candidate

  • Hands-on SOC or cybersecurity analyst with enterprise experience

  • Strong communicator who proactively keeps stakeholders informed

  • Comfortable balancing:

    • Security investigations

    • Vulnerability analysis

    • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Curious, self-driven, and eager to improve security operations

๐Ÿ“ Screening Considerations

  • Do you have experience with:

    • SOC operations

    • Vulnerability management

    • Endpoint security tools?

  • Have you worked with SIEM or enterprise detection platforms?

  • Are you comfortable working in a hybrid environment in Montvale, NJ?

  • Do you have experience coordinating remediation efforts with infrastructure teams?

๐ŸŒ Work Environment

  • Hybrid work schedule:

    • 3 onsite days

    • 2 remote days

  • Additional remote flexibility throughout the year

  • Collaborative enterprise IT and cybersecurity team

  • Occasional travel between NY/NJ locations may be required

๐Ÿ“ˆ Why Join

  • Broad exposure across enterprise cybersecurity operations

  • Opportunity to influence security tooling and processes

  • Supportive, highly collaborative IT culture

  • Strong focus on learning, ownership, and continuous improvement

 

Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) | TS/SCI FS Poly | $220Kโ€“$260K | Annapolis Junction, MD

Job Title: Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE) & Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)
Location: Annapolis Junction, Maryland (100% Onsite)
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FS Poly)
Compensation: $220,000 โ€“ $260,000 base salary
Employment Type: Full-time
Relocation Assistance: Possible for ideal candidate
Benefits: Full benefits offered
Visa Candidates: Not considered

Overview:

We are hiring two experienced cybersecurity professionals for an exciting and mission-critical government program based in Annapolis Junction, MD. Both roles require active TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly (poly must be within the past 5 years and from a Maryland Intelligence Customer). While both positions are integral to the security posture of the program, each requires a different focus, background, and certification path.

1. Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE)

Role ID: 727
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

  • CISSP (Required)

  • ISSEP (Preferred or willing to obtain during crossover if CISSP has been held for 2+ years)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement system security designs and architectures for complex, large-scale systems.

  • Lead security risk assessment and mitigation throughout the system development lifecycle.

  • Conduct system security planning, vulnerability testing, and compliance verification.

  • Analyze and implement secure communication protocols, encryption tools, and secure OS configurations.

  • Collaborate with engineers across integration, testing, and development teams to ensure compliance with classified information handling.

  • Use tools such as Nessus, NMAP, Wireshark for threat identification and remediation.

  • Support RMF, risk management activities, and IA (Information Assurance) processes.

Preferred Experience:

  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field.

  • Experience with Defense-in-Depth principles, secure software architecture, and penetration testing tools.

  • Proficient in scripting languages and secure configuration management.

2. Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)

Role ID: 643
Seniority Level: Mid to Senior
Clearance: TS/SCI w/ FS Poly (mandatory)
Certifications Required:

  • IAT Level II or IAM Level II certification (Required)

    • Examples: Security+ CE, CASP+, CISSP, CISM, or similar

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as ISSO for a large-scale software development and IT operations program.

  • Enforce security policies and maintain operational security posture of systems.

  • Manage documentation for system Certification & Accreditation (C&A) and Security Plans (SSPs).

  • Conduct vulnerability remediation, IAVA compliance, and configuration management for system security.

  • Support day-to-day information system operations, network security, and audit readiness.

  • Coordinate with ISSM and other security stakeholders to ensure secure system integration and lifecycle support.

Preferred Experience:

  • 10+ years as an ISSO in complex, standalone, or connected environments.

  • Experience maintaining SSPs, performing incident response, and managing vulnerability scans.

  • Familiarity with tools supporting IAVA management, CM, and system auditing.

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in a related field and 12+ years of overall security experience preferred.

Ideal Candidate Profile (Both Roles):

  • Must hold a current FS Poly with the Maryland Intelligence Customer (within the past 5 years).

  • No prior CCAs (Counterintelligence Concerns).

  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and team collaboration.

  • Strong commitment to best practices and high-integrity security operations.

Additional Notes:

  • Both roles are 100% onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD.

  • Do not repost these positions.

  • Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.

 

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager | Vulnerability Management | Pittsburgh, PA | $120Kโ€“$140K + Bonus

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager

๐Ÿ“ Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite โ€“ no remote options)
๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Type: Full-time
๐Ÿ’ต Salary: $120,000 โ€“ $140,000 annually + bonus eligibility
๐ŸŽฏ Experience Level: Mid-Senior (7โ€“10 years)

About the Role

This role leads a dedicated cybersecurity engineering and support team focused on protecting enterprise technologies and infrastructure across IT and manufacturing environments. Youโ€™ll oversee the deployment and lifecycle management of enterprise security tools, direct the vulnerability management program, and provide critical cybersecurity risk analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, youโ€™ll be responsible for ensuring secure, scalable solutions across global operations while managing a skilled technical team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Security Engineering & Support team, including staff development and budget oversight.

  • Deploy, support, and optimize enterprise security technologies across IT, end-user, and cybersecurity environments.

  • Own and execute the organizationโ€™s vulnerability management strategy, reducing attack surfaces and strengthening resilience.

  • Develop and deliver cybersecurity risk dashboards with actionable KPIs and KRIs.

  • Oversee operational security functions such as privileged access provisioning and IT compliance support.

  • Partner with business units and OT teams (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, HMIs) to align secure solutions with plant-level and enterprise objectives.

  • Collaborate across the business to integrate security with enterprise architecture, applications, and eCommerce platforms.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelorโ€™s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity.

  • Proven experience leading vulnerability management programs.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to access controlled technology under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of management experience leading IT or cybersecurity professionals.

  • Experience managing departmental budgets.

  • Background in manufacturing or production environments.

  • Expertise in systems engineering, application security, and security operations.

  • Active security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Security+.

  • Masterโ€™s degree in cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams.

  • Skilled in budget management and process optimization.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing or production IT environments is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $120,000 โ€“ $140,000 per year

  • Bonus Eligible

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, etc.)

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

๐Ÿ‘‰ This is a strategic cybersecurity leadership opportunity for a professional ready to drive enterprise-wide security programs while directly influencing resilience and risk management.