Technical Cybersecurity Manager

1 day ago

Springfield, VA, United States MetaPhase Consulting Full time
Description

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers' business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values-passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness-and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.

Together, we know our people are our difference-for our clients and our colleagues.

Are you ready to:

  • Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
  • Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
  • Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a Technical Cybersecurity Manager to lead a highly specialized security operations and engineering team in support of large-scale federal cloud and IT environments. This individual will be responsible for delivering enterprise-grade cybersecurity capabilities such as vulnerability scanning, data loss prevention, encryption, patching, and penetration testing. The ideal candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership experience to support both ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.

What You Will Be Doing:
  • Lead the support for cloud and on-premise security operations.
  • Oversee implementation and tuning of security controls: firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, DLP, vulnerability scanning, patch management, and encryption.
  • Deliver highly technical security solutions and analysis to proactively reduce risk and meet evolving compliance requirements (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST).
  • Perform detailed technical studies, risk assessments, and recommendations on emerging threats and security posture improvements.
  • Lead cloud security initiatives across AWS, Azure, or other cloud service providers, ensuring compliance with ATO processes and Zero Trust principles.
  • Develop and present clear, actionable reports, briefings, and dashboards to executive leadership and client stakeholders.
  • Support or lead technical task orders as a Project Manager, including tracking milestones, deliverables, and team performance.
  • Serve as the security SME for incident response, remediation efforts, and root cause analysis activities.
  • Collaborate with IT, DevSecOps, architecture, and compliance teams to strengthen integration and automation of security functions.
What We Need From You (Required):
  • 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 6+ years of specialized experience in security engineering and architecture.
  • 4+ years of concentrated hands-on experience delivering cloud-related security services.
  • Expertise in one or more areas: vulnerability management, endpoint protection, SIEM/SOAR, penetration testing, data loss prevention, or secure cloud architecture.
  • Experience securing AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments using modern tools and frameworks.
  • Deep understanding of federal cybersecurity frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, RMF).
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills-capable of translating technical risks to leadership.
  • Experience managing or mentoring teams and/or leading technical projects or task orders.
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Bonus Points (Desired):
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) - strongly preferred.
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other cybersecurity certifications.
  • Familiarity with security automation tools, IaC security scanning, and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Experience supporting cloud ATOs and working with federal cybersecurity authorities.
  • Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), CDM, and continuous diagnostics and mitigation.
Work Setup & Travel:
  • Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

About MetaPhase

MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

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  • Washington Post Top Workplaces - 2022, 2023
  • Washington's Business Journal's Best Places to Work - 2021, 2022
  • Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work - 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms - 2020


MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.

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