Cyber Technical Lead
150k-175k/year
Onsite: - Annapolis Junction, MD
Secret Clearance Required
DHS/TSA
Marathon TS is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Technical Lead to support a contract with a Homeland Security customer. The successful candidate will provide strategic and technical leadership in cybersecurity, ensuring the integrity and security of mission-critical systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance, as well as strong team leadership capabilities. The candidate must be based within a commutable distance to Annapolis Junction, MD, and will participate in an on-call roster to support operational requirements.
This position is on-site, five days a week and requires an active secret clearance.
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary cybersecurity technical lead for the contract, ensuring compliance with Homeland Security policies and directives.
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, frameworks, and policies to enhance the security posture of critical systems.
- Oversee security risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response, and threat intelligence activities.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to cybersecurity engineers and analysts.
- Lead security architecture reviews and technical assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure security requirements align with business and operational needs.
- Support continuous monitoring, security audits, and regulatory compliance efforts.
- Participate in an on-call rotation to support security operations and incident response.
- Other Tasks as assigned
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or related fields.
- Active Secret clearance.
- Due to federal requirements, all candidates must be US Citizens without Dual Citizenship to another country.
- This is an on-site position at a government facility.
- Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.
- Candidates must reside within a commutable distance.
- Participation in a rotational on-call schedule for emergency page-outs is required.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, RMF, FISMA) and best practices.
- Experience leading cybersecurity teams and managing large-scale security initiatives.
- Hands-on experience with security tools such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint security solutions.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work across technical and executive teams.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- CISSP certification strongly preferred (Additional certifications such as CISM, CISA, or CEH are a plus).
- Experience supporting Homeland Security or other federal agencies.
- Cloud security experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Advanced technical certifications (e.g., CISSP-ISSAP, GIAC, OSCP).
Marathon TS is committed to the development of a creative, diverse and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Marathon TS will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Marathon TS does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status ").
