National Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead

OCH Technologies is seeking an NCO Technical Lead responsible for leading the day-to-day operational cybersecurity and threat intelligence functions supporting the FAA's National Cybersecurity Operations mission. The lead will run the operational side: monitor threat intelligence feeds, coordinate incident response, analyze emerging threats against NAS infrastructure, and provide technical guidance to the broader cybersecurity team.  

This position supports a proposal effort and is contingent upon award, customer approval, and successful onboarding requirements. 

Location

Hybrid – Air Traffic Control System Command Center (ATCSCC) Washington, DC OR Leesburg, VA 

This position has the potential to travel up to 20%. 

Core Responsibilities & Duties 

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight, coordination, and guidance to contractor personnel performing operational cybersecurity and threat intelligence functions. 
• Lead all activities supporting the National Cybersecurity Operations (NCO) mission including threat intelligence collection and analysis, threat hunting, and incident response coordination. 
• Monitor and analyze cyber threat intelligence relevant to FAA and NAS systems. Produce actionable intelligence products that inform assessment priorities and defensive posture decisions. 
• Coordinate incident response activities when potential security events are identified. Ensure response actions follow established procedures and are documented. 
• Attend all Program Management Reviews with the Program Manager and report on NCO operational support activities, threat intelligence findings, deliverables, and technical issues. 
• Maintain awareness of emerging cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, aviation systems, and government networks. Brief FAA leadership on threat trends and recommended defensive actions. 
• Collaborate with the Security Assessment Lead and Penetration Testing Lead to ensure assessment and testing priorities reflect the current threat landscape. 
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for NCO functions including escalation criteria, reporting templates, and coordination protocols. 
• Manage and oversee contractor staff performing NCO functions. Ensure personnel maintain required qualifications and training. 

Responsibilities may evolve over time to support team and organizational goals but will remain consistent with the overall scope of the role.