TekSynap

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Responsibilities & Qualifications RESPONSIBILITIES Team management. Manages one or more projects or programs, may manage an operating office and supervises professional and technical personnel performing in their customary disciplines. Maintains aggressive efforts to achieve objectives. The contract is properly and adequately staffed with cleared and qualified personnel capable of performing all contract requirements Trains and supervises personnel. Responsible for all phases of the program budget. Performs analysis for call order reviews with various software. Develops Quality Assurance Programs for all products and services. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff. Assigns staff and provide technical direction as necessary to complete task. Monitors call order, subcontract, and funding; prepares forecasts of program financial performance. Develops and delivers required call order, departmental, project and/or financial reports. Assesses risk, identify business threats, and evaluate system or network security programs to create a security operations strategy while reducing risks to systems and data. Utilizes the NIST Risk Management Framework model to assist and manage information security incidents to minimize risk to systems and data. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with various government teams to conduct cyber security operations across various branches of government. Creates standard operating procedures in partnerships with government personnel to enhance security operations, improve response capabilities, and to meet compliance requirements. Works with various government departments in deploying best security practices as results of planned cybersecurity assessments on systems and data. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Mandatory: Must hold an active TOP SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI 10 years of relevant experience providing project management support for enterprise level IT projects A bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in computer science, business management, or IT-related discipline is preferred Preferred certification: A project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent Additional preferred certifications include Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and/or SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) COMPETENCIES Oral Communication Written Communication Strategic Thinking Technical Expertise Initiative Foster Innovation Results Oriented Teamwork Overview We are seeking a IT Project Lead to join our team supporting a government customer. TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers. The IT Project Lead is responsible for the successful development, implementation, schedule, and cost performance of a major program, or multiple programs, through subordinate program/project managers (non-tech), in accordance with the call order requirements and government policies, procedures and guidelines. Serves as the official point of contact with Government representatives. They are responsible for the performance of contract requirements, supporting certified cybersecurity workforce that is readily available at all times. Focus is on working closely with contract management professionals to ensure timely delivery of resources and services; optimizing financial investments focusing on cost savings; and training a robust internal IT workforce that adapts to today’s evolving technology. About the team: This position is part of a contract supporting a federal agency. The team provides Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO), Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), and Information Systems Security Representative (ISSR) experts as a service through ISaaS to deliver vulnerability, compliance, and risk management services as part of a cybersecurity workforce. Tasks include creating a mission-focused IT security environment that supports a federal agency’s workforce; prioritizing efficiency and encouraging innovation; integrating security into all aspects of IT information systems; and providing comprehensive delivery of security services. We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays. Visit us at www.TekSynap.com. Apply now to explore jobs with us! The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here. "As part of the application process, you agree that TekSynap Corporation may retain and use your name, e-mail, and contact information for purposes related to employment consideration". Additional Job Information WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Location: Washington, DC or Huntsville, AL Remote or In-Person: 100% onsite Type of environment: Office Noise level: Medium Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. Amount of Travel: Less than 10% PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE S. Citizen Active Top Secret clearance required OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.