Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager

Security Engineering & ArchitectureConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLinthicum Heights, MD, USA$170k - $250k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline, with 10 or more years of relevant experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with 18 years of experience, or no degree with 22 years of directly related experience.
Proven leadership experience managing technical or Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contracts in Department of Defense Cyber Operations and counterintelligence environments.
Experience managing multifunctional teams supporting engineering, cyber operations, or research and development efforts.
Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
Preferred certification: DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IASAE II, such as CISSP, CASP+, or CISM.
Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile (SAFe) certification.
Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF), eMASS, XACTA, and Air Force test and evaluation standards (AFSPCI 10-170 RTO&I).
Expertise in cyber systems architecture, DevSecOps, automated testing, and network defense engineering.
Strong understanding of DoD enterprise cybersecurity policy, Zero Trust architectures, and mission assurance frameworks.
Proficiency with continuous integration/deployment pipelines and configuration control tools.
Ability to brief senior leaders and manage stakeholder relationships.
Ability to motivate, organize, and lead high-performing technical teams.
Commitment to integrity, accountability, and mission excellence.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site Project Manager, leading a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts in executing all PWS tasks.
Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with contract performance metrics and mission priorities.
Conduct resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management to achieve cost, schedule, and technical performance.
Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Program Manager, and DC3 leadership to provide status updates, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
Lead kickoff, status, and technical exchange meetings; deliver required Monthly Status Reports, Trip Reports, and Final Reports accurately and on time.
Maintain accountability for team staffing, turnover control, and quality performance under the PWS.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and consistent application of quality and cybersecurity best practices.
Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for engineering activities related to sustainment, modernization, and integration of DC3 enterprise systems.
Conduct feasibility studies, analyses of alternatives, and technical trade studies to inform system design and modernization efforts.
Oversee Change and Release Management processes, ensuring updates follow approved DoD systems engineering and agile principles, including SAFe Agile and PMBOK.
Lead integration and sustainment engineering to ensure cyber systems meet reliability, maintainability, and affordability goals.
Develop architecture recommendations supporting evolving Air Force Cyber and Cyber Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence missions.
Direct the team’s analytic support to DC3 cyber operations, including intelligence analysis, collection management, and production support.
Integrate technical intelligence with operational cyber data to produce actionable assessments for decision makers.
Develop analytical products ranging from quick-look products to in-depth intelligence assessments on emerging cyber threats and technologies.
Oversee research and development efforts related to new cyber and multidomain capabilities.
Coordinate Developmental and Operational Test and Evaluation activities.
Evaluate technology insertions, manage trade studies, and guide prototype demonstrations to inform transitions of capabilities to operations.
Implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with contract and DC3 quality standards.
Lead continuous process improvement and transition planning initiatives to optimize technical performance, affordability, and lifecycle sustainment.
Ensure all products and services meet DC3’s 95% performance threshold for timeliness and accuracy.
Deliver 95% of technical and project deliverables on schedule and within quality standards.
Maintain team turnover at or below 10% and ensure no key position vacancy exceeds 15 business days.
Achieve 95% customer response within 24 hours and maintain continuous communication with Government stakeholders.
Prepare monthly status reports detailing progress, risks, and budget metrics.
Prepare trip and meeting reports per PWS Sections 4.3–4.4.
Prepare a final summary report one month before contract completion, including lessons learned and recommendations for follow-on efforts.

Desired Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IASAE II certification, such as CISSP, CASP+, or CISM.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile (SAFe) certification.
Familiarity with RMF, eMASS, XACTA, and Air Force test and evaluation standards (AFSPCI 10-170 RTO&I).

Salary Range: 170000 to 250000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager serves as both a technical lead and program execution manager for the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Professional Support Services contract. This role combines hands-on cybersecurity systems engineering with project leadership and contract management, ensuring all technical and programmatic tasks are executed in accordance with DC3 mission requirements, Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and contract performance objectives. The position leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing, integrating, securing, and sustaining advanced cyber capabilities that support Air Force and DoD Cyber Operations (Cyber Ops) worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Contract and Project Management Leadership

· Serve as the primary on-site Project Manager (PM), leading a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts in executing all PWS tasks.

· Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; ensure alignment with contract performance metrics and mission priorities.

· Conduct resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance are achieved.

· Coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Program Manager, and DC3 leadership to provide status updates, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.

· Lead kickoff, status, and technical exchange meetings; ensure required reports (Monthly Status Reports, Trip Reports, Final Reports) are delivered accurately and on time.

· Maintain accountability for team staffing, turnover control, and quality performance under the PWS.

· Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent application of quality and cybersecurity best practices.

2. Cyber Systems Engineering and Technical Analysis

· Provide technical oversight and subject matter expertise for engineering activities related to sustainment, modernization, and integration of DC3 enterprise systems.

· Conduct feasibility studies, analyses of alternatives, and technical trade studies to inform system design and modernization efforts.

· Oversee Change and Release Management processes, ensuring updates follow approved DoD system engineering and agile principles (SAFE Agile, PMBOK).

· Lead integration and sustainment engineering, ensuring cyber systems meet reliability, maintainability, and affordability goals.

· Develop architecture recommendations that support evolving Air Force Cyber and Cyber LE/CI missions.

3. Cyber Operations and Intelligence Analysis

· Direct the team’s analytic support to DC3’s cyber operations, including intelligence analysis, collection management, and production support.

· Integrate technical intelligence with operational cyber data to produce actionable assessments for decision makers.

· Develop analytical products ranging from 'quick looks' to in-depth intelligence assessments on emerging cyber threats and technologies.

4. Research & Development (R&D) Technical Support

· Oversee R&D efforts related to new cyber and multi-domain capabilities.

· Coordinate Developmental and Operational Test & Evaluation (DT&E/OT&E) activities.

· Evaluate technology insertions, manage trade studies, and guide prototype demonstrations to inform capability transitions to operations.

5. Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

· Implement and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure compliance with contract and DC3 quality standards.

· Lead continuous process improvement and transition planning initiatives, optimizing technical performance, affordability, and lifecycle sustainment.

· Ensure all products and services meet DC3’s 95% performance threshold for timeliness and accuracy.

Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related discipline; 10+ years of relevant experience.
Substitution: Bachelor’s degree with 18 years of experience, or no degree with 22 years of directly related experience.
Proven leadership experience managing technical or SETA contracts in DoD Cyber Ops and Counter Intelligence environments.
Experience managing multi-functional teams supporting engineering, cyber operations, or R&D efforts.

Clearance

Must have active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.

Certifications (Preferred)

DoD 8570 IAT Level III or IASAE II certification (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISM)
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile (SAFE) certification
Familiarity with RMF, eMASS, XACTA, and Air Force test and evaluation standards (AFSPCI 10-170 RTO&I)

Technical Skills

Expertise in cyber systems architecture, DevSecOps, automated testing, and network defense engineering.
Strong understanding of DoD enterprise cybersecurity policy, Zero Trust architectures, and mission assurance frameworks.
Demonstrated proficiency with continuous integration/deployment pipelines and configuration control tools.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Effective communicator with the ability to brief senior leaders and manage stakeholder relationships.
Proven ability to motivate, organize, and lead high-performing technical teams.
Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, and mission excellence.

Performance Metrics

Deliver 95% of all technical and project deliverables on schedule and within quality standards.
Maintain team turnover ≤10% and ensure no key position vacancy exceeds 15 business days.
Achieve 95% customer response within 24 hours and maintain continuous communication with Government stakeholders

Reports & Deliverables

Monthly Status Reports detailing progress, risks, and budget metrics.
Trip and Meeting Reports per PWS Sections 4.3 – 4.4.
Final Summary Report one month prior to contract completion, including lessons learned and recommendations for follow-on efforts.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at: [email protected]

About the Company

Computer World Services

Mission-critical IT services for government

Computer World Services provides IT services and support to the Federal Government, focusing on mission-critical and enterprise needs. Its offerings include IT operations and maintenance, systems architecture and engineering, cloud solution services, agile software development, call center outsourcing, and cybersecurity. The company works by delivering a range of services through a staff of 400+ across 20+ federal customers worldwide, pairing hands-on operations with engineering, cloud, and security capabilities to meet government missions. It differentiates itself through formal quality and process certifications (ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI-DEV Level 3) and a track record of ongoing process improvement. The company’s goal is to provide reliable, secure, and scalable IT support and development to federal agencies, ensuring mission success and continual performance improvement.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Falls Church, VA
Founded: 1990

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