Information Technology (IT) Support Lead

IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success in a complex and multidimensional world. IDS tailors solutions for a diverse range of government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients., Please note, candidates must be flexible. Shift times are general hours; some projects may require earlier or later reporting based on customer requirements., IDS is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Support Lead to oversee cybersecurity, information systems security, and IT operations supporting mission requirements. The selected candidate will provide leadership for technical teams, support cybersecurity program management, oversee complex datacenter environments, and ensure compliance with applicable DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and standards., * Develop and maintain the organization’s cybersecurity program.

• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Oversee the implementation of security controls.

• Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.

• Provide security guidance and training to personnel.

• Manage security-related projects and initiatives.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the security of information systems and data.

• Secret clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field or an associate degree in an Information Technology (IT) related field with ten years’ IT Lead experience.

• Current certification that meets the requirements for the DCWF Information Systems Security Manager (722) at the Intermediate or Advanced proficiency level, such as CISSP or CISM.

• Must complete a minimum of 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) annually, or as required to maintain certifications, whichever is greater.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in cybersecurity principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in risk management frameworks (e.g., NIST RMF).

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in national and international cybersecurity laws, regulations, and standards.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in network security architecture and technologies.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in security incident response and handling procedures.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in vulnerability management and penetration testing methodologies.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in security assessment and authorization processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in disaster recovery and business continuity planning.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in security awareness training and education.

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in DoD cybersecurity policies and guidance.

• Minimum of four years’ experience in a formal supervisory role managing technical teams responsible for military information systems.

• Demonstrated experience in program management, including task delegation, performance tracking, and personnel development.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex datacenter environments, including server virtualization, network infrastructure, and storage., Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in an IT-related field, or an Associate degree in an IT-related field with 10 years of IT Lead experience?* Do you currently hold a DCWF Information Systems Security Manager (722) certification at the Intermediate or Advanced level (e.g., CISSP or CISM)?* Do you have at least 4 years of experience in a formal supervisory role managing technical teams responsible for military information systems?* Do you have experience overseeing the planning, implementation, and maintenance of complex datacenter environments, including server virtualization, network infrastructure, and storage?* The following questions are entirely optional.

• Competitive Hourly Pay, Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran
• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.