Director Of Cybersecurity Defense – U.s. Federal Programs (us Federal)

Netcetera

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 usd - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: n...
Hybrid (at least 50% of time in-office each quarter)
U.s. federal cybersecurity requirements
Security operation centers
Zero trust principles
Netcetera is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity operations and compliance strategies for federal clients, requiring deep knowledge of federal regulations and a strong technical background. ###

Job Summary

  • The Cybersecurity Defense Director for Workday Government is responsible for developing and leading the Cyber Defense implementation strategy, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity for our U.S. Federal Government customers and programs.
  • This role will oversee a team of security professionals, drive compliance with applicable federal regulations and frameworks, and partner closely with internal and external stakeholders to protect systems, data, and mission-critical services.
  • The ideal candidate brings deep experience in mature Security Operation Centers, U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, DoD, DHS/CISA directives), a strong technical foundation, and a proven track record of building and leading high-performing security teams in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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Netcetera is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity operations and compliance strategies for federal clients, requiring deep knowledge of federal regulations and a strong technical background. ###

Salary

Base: $231,000 USD - $346,600 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. Federal cybersecurity requirements
  • Security Operation Centers
  • Zero Trust principles
  • incident response plans and playbooks
  • DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines

Nice-to-have

  • AI platform for managing people
  • curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • meaningful work with Workmates

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience
  • 5+ years leading security teams or programs
  • Demonstrated experience managing US Federal Government cybersecurity
  • In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks
  • Proven experience leading security authorization/ATO processes
  • Strong understanding of modern enterprise and cloud security
  • Demonstrated success in incident management

Work Rights

Must be a United States citizen

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