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DecisionPoint

Defense IT services and mission support

Cloud Cybersecurity Manager

Full-TimeDeadline 8/14/27
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
Remote
Cybersecurity
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Must hold an active Top Secret clearance supported by a Tier 5 background investigation.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in cybersecurity or cloud security engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years managing cybersecurity projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
  • Experience managing cybersecurity operations, risk management, monitoring programs, or security architecture for federal or Department of Defense systems.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams including analysts, engineers, and incident responders.
  • Experience with cloud security governance, secure configuration management, and continuous monitoring.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, Risk Management Framework, and Department of Defense cloud security standards.
  • Knowledge of cloud security controls across Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or similar cloud environments.
  • Experience with threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of identity and access management, privileged access controls, and authentication patterns.
  • Familiarity with security information and event management platforms, log analysis tools, and continuous monitoring systems.
  • Required one or more of the following certifications: CISM, CISSO, FITSP-M, GCSA, GCIH, GSLC, CISSP, or CISSP-ISSMP.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills for guiding cybersecurity teams and engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to define cybersecurity strategy and translate it into operational execution.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for evaluating threats, risks, and cyber posture.
  • Ability to manage multiple cyber initiatives simultaneously under mission-driven deadlines.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to compliance, documentation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
  • Provide cybersecurity leadership, direction, and oversight for cloud-based enterprise systems and applications.
  • Manage multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams supporting monitoring, incident response, vulnerability remediation, compliance, and audit readiness.
  • Develop and implement cloud cybersecurity strategies, policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Oversee security architecture decisions, including Zero Trust alignment, cloud security controls, and secure configuration baselines.
  • Lead risk assessments, threat modeling, and continuous monitoring activities across cloud environments.
  • Coordinate with cloud engineers, DevSecOps teams, and platform operations staff to ensure secure deployments and change controls.
  • Manage vulnerability assessments, penetration findings, patching plans, and risk mitigation activities.
  • Ensure compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity frameworks, National Institute of Standards and Technology guidance, Risk Management Framework processes, and cloud security directives.
  • Provide leadership during cyber incidents, including triage, containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting.
  • Maintain documentation of cybersecurity controls, system security artifacts, audit responses, and governance materials.
  • Present cybersecurity metrics, risk summaries, compliance updates, and recommendations to senior government stakeholders.
  • Oversee access control models, identity integration, privileged access management, and continuous authentication practices.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives for cloud cyber operations, monitoring capabilities, and automation of security processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Zero Trust implementation or cloud-native security architectures.
  • Experience with DevSecOps pipelines, security automation, and infrastructure-as-code security scanning.
  • Familiarity with container security, microservices, or cloud-native application architectures.
  • Preferred PMI Project Management Professional certification.
  • Preferred GIAC cloud or incident response certifications.
  • Preferred cloud security certifications such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure certifications.

About the company

DecisionPoint delivers IT support services to U.S. defense and federal agencies, helping them improve mission delivery. The company uses four Centers of Excellence to design and implement solutions that blend skilled professionals, mature processes, and smart technologies to tackle government challenges. It differentiates itself through its Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status and its center-based approach to delivering large-scale IT programs across defense and federal sectors. Its goal is to help government agencies transform and enhance performance to meet critical mission requirements.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • April 16, 2026 USTRANSCOM awarded DecisionPoint a $25.2 million IBS prime contract.
  • March 4, 2026 Navy awarded its first prime support contract for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
  • October 2024 VA awarded the DecisionPoint-Decision Lens team an $80.5 million contract.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contract concentration leaves revenue exposed to award delays and recompetes.
  • GAO and SBA protests already touched DecisionPoint's eligibility and size status.
  • Rapid growth threatens SDVOSB eligibility; losing it would crush set-aside access by 2027.

What makes DecisionPoint unique

  • DecisionPoint is an SDVOSB defense IT shop with prime DoD credentials since 2012.
  • It pairs cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and mission support for classified federal environments.
  • The Agile Defense JV extends access through GSA Polaris and other federal vehicles.

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DecisionPoint wins Navy IT support task order. Photo: DecisionPoint DecisionPoint has secured a U.S. Navy task order to provide IT support services for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Command Information Office, also known as Code 109. The growing demand for secure and resilient IT infrastructure across the Navy underscores the broader push for digital modernization across government agencies. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22, where federal and industry leaders will discuss emerging technologies, cybersecurity and mission-focused IT strategies. Sign up today to save your seat and be part of the conversation. DecisionPoint said Wednesday the $6.1 million task order issued under the General Services Administration's VETS 2 governmentwide acquisition contract vehicle for IT services marks the company's first prime award supporting the Navy. What is the scope of the Navy IT support contract? Under the task order, DecisionPoint will deliver enterprise IT, cybersecurity and technical support services to Code 109 across classified and unclassified environments. Work also includes 24/7 service desk operations and waterfront IT support for more than 10,000 users. Brian Flood, founder and CEO of DecisionPoint and a previous Wash100 awardee, said the company is honored to support the Navy's fleet readiness mission. "Our team is committed to delivering secure, resilient IT operations that empower the shipyard workforce and help maintain the strength and superiority of the U.S. Navy," he added. What does DecisionPoint do? DecisionPoint is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or SDVOSB, focused on delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, software development, data and mission-support services to defense and federal government customers. In December, DecisionPoint's joint venture with Agile Defense also secured a position on the SDVOSB pool of GSA's Polaris GWAC. is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, where she writes for ExecutiveBiz about IT modernization, cybersecurity, space procurement and industry leaders' perspectives on government technology trends.

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DecisionPoint Books VETS 2 Task Order for USDA Info Security System Services

Maryland-based technology firm DecisionPoint has secured a $9.9 million award to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service with information security system management services, including cloud and security engineering and architecture support.

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DecisionPoint Welcomes Matt Bringman as Chief Growth Officer

DecisionPoint welcomes Matt Bringman as Chief Growth Officer.