Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Compensation

Full Description

The Cyber Operations Team Lead provides oversight and direction to the Security Operations Center (SOC), Digital Forensics, Service Desk, Splunk Consulting, and Tools Management functions supporting the BPA task order. This key leadership role ensures integrated, high-performing cyber operations that protect the enterprise against evolving threats while maintaining compliance with federal regulations and agency-specific policies. The Team Lead coordinates technical teams, fosters collaboration across disciplines, and assures the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of all cyber operations. Those with a Secret or L clearance are given priority. If no clearance, you must be eligible. This is hybrid to the Portland, OR area. Qualifications: • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field. Master’s degree preferred. • Experience: At least 7–10 years of increasingly responsible experience in cyber operations, including at least 3 years leading SOC or multidisciplinary security teams in a federal or critical infrastructure environment. • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or GIAC (e.g., GCIA, GCFA) required; Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Administrator), or other relevant security operations credentials, preferred. • Knowledge/Skills: • In-depth knowledge of SOC procedures, digital forensics methodologies, and incident response lifecycle • Hands-on experience with Splunk administration, SIEM platforms, and enterprise security toolsets • Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor cross-functional technical teams • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and crisis management capabilities • Familiarity with federal security compliance standards (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53) • Excellent verbal and written communication skills Security Requirements • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Secret security clearance. Responsibilities: SOC Management: • Oversees all SOC operations, ensuring prompt detection, triage, escalation, and remediation of security Digital Forensics Service Desk Oversight Splunk Consulting Tools Management Team Leadership Compliance and Reporting Company DescriptionEdgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025. It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.