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

S-Communication Services GmbH

Reston, VA, USA
Base: $231,000 usd - $346,600 usd; bonus/equity: n...
On-site (with flexibility to spend at least 50% of time in the office or field)
Cybersecurity defense strategy for u.s. federal programs
Federal cybersecurity frameworks (nist rmf, fisma, fedramp)
Security operations and incident management
S-Communication Services GmbH is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity strategies, compliance, and incident management for federal government clients, requiring extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks and team leadership

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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S-Communication Services GmbH is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity Defense for U.S. Federal Programs in Reston, VA. The role involves leading cybersecurity strategies, compliance, and incident management for federal government clients, requiring extensive experience in cybersecurity frameworks and team leadership.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Cybersecurity defense strategy for U.S. Federal programs
  • Federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP)
  • Security operations and incident management
  • Zero Trust principles and modern security architectures
  • Team leadership and talent development

Nice-to-have

  • Building smarter solutions
  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Meaningful work with supportive colleagues

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years 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 have US citizenship

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