Technical Cybersecurity Manager at MetaPhase Consulting
MetaPhase Consulting · Springfield, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Springfield
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
- Lead the support for cloud and on-premise security operations.
- Oversee implementation and tuning of security controls: firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and encryption.
- Deliver highly technical security solutions and analysis to proactively reduce risk and meet evolving compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).
- Perform detailed technical studies, risk assessments, and recommendations on emerging threats and security posture improvements.
- Lead cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers, ensuring compliance with ATO processes and Zero Trust principles.
- Develop and present clear, actionable reports, briefings, and dashboards to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
- Support or lead technical task orders as a Project Manager, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and team performance.
- Serve as the security SME for incident response, remediation efforts, and root cause analysis activities.
- Collaborate with IT, DevSecOps, architecture, and compliance teams to strengthen integration and automation of security functions.
What We Need From You (Required):
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 6+ years of specialized experience in security engineering and architecture.
- 4+ years of concentrated hands-on experience delivering cloud-related security services.
- Expertise in one or more areas: vulnerability management, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOAR, penetration testing, data loss prevention, or secure cloud architecture.
- Experience securing AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments using modern tools and frameworks.
- Deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF).
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills—capable of translating technical risks to leadership.
- Experience managing or mentoring teams and/or leading technical projects or task orders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) – strongly preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other cybersecurity certifications.
- Familiarity with security automation tools, IaC security scanning, and DevSecOps pipelines.
- Experience supporting cloud ATOs and working with federal cybersecurity authorities.
- Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CDM, and continuous diagnostics and mitigation.
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required.
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
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