Rapid Response Team Lead

GCyber is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Rapid Response Team Lead to steer our network asset and configuration management operations within a rigorous DoD IT environment. The successful candidate will maintain the integrity, security, and efficiency of networking infrastructures, ensuring compliance with DoD engineering standards. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in project management and a proven ability to navigate high-pressure situations.
As a Rapid Response Team Lead, you will:
 

• Strategically manage and deploy the Rapid Response Team to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities with urgency and expertise.
• Develop and refine incident response protocols and procedures, ensuring they are in alignment with the latest cybersecurity standards and threats, enabling swift and decisive action.
• Oversee the documentation and baseline configuration of all network assets, including hardware, software, and documentation, ensuring alignment with DoD engineering standards.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Configuration Managed Database (CMDB), capturing essential infrastructure data to support a wide array of IT processes and management practices (Asset, Incident, Problem, Change, Release, Capacity, Operations, Project, & Security Management).
• Conduct regular simulation exercises to prepare the team for a wide range of cybersecurity emergencies, enhancing response times and effectiveness.
• Lead the analysis of cybersecurity incidents to determine the root cause, scope, and impact, ensuring comprehensive understanding and documentation for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cybersecurity intelligence teams to stay ahead of emerging threats and integrate actionable intelligence into response strategies.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to communicate incident details, actions taken, and post-incident analysis, fostering transparency and collaboration.
• Drive the continuous training and development of the Rapid Response Team, ensuring they possess the latest skills and knowledge in cybersecurity defense techniques and tools.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of an incident response management system to efficiently track, manage, and report on cybersecurity incidents.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• BS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Lead Project Manager, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• 7+ years of experience working in a DoD IT environment, with a deep understanding of its unique challenges and requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in self-management and team management, with exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, effectively managing crises and critical incidents.

GCyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means you don't have to worry about whether your application process will be fair. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
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