Director of Cybersecurity

Job Details Level: Senior Job Location: Tysons Office - Tysons, VA 22182 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $160, $210,000.00 Salary Travel Percentage: NegligibleWho We Are

Sabel Systems Technology Solutions, LLC is a leading solution provider and rapidly growing Information and Communications Technology Company specializing in innovative and agile Digital Engineering and Acquisition Technical Stack design, implementation, and support, Strategy and Policy Development, Financial Management, Software Solutions Development, Requirements Analysis and Training, to name a few. Our client base is mostly in the DoD Federal Government Contracting space and we also partner with prime Government Contractors such as Siemens, Booz Allen, McKinsey and have work in the commercial space as well. We provide clients with large business opportunities and training within our small business agility and people first culture. You will be joining a dynamic and highly motivated team with one goal: "Get quality and secure solutions in the customers hands as soon as possible".

Who We Need

The Director of Cybersecurity is responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving Sabel Systems' enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management programs. This role ensures that all information assets, systems, and infrastructure remain secure, compliant, and resilient—especially within the context of defense contracting, CMMC requirements, and NIST-based frameworks.

This position reports directly to the Head of Information Technology and leads a team of cybersecurity and compliance professionals while also managing key cybersecurity vendor partners, services, and third-party engagements. The Director of Cybersecurity works collaboratively across IT, operations, and program teams to safeguard Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), strengthen cyber maturity, and support Sabel's continued growth as a trusted DoD partner.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity vision, roadmap, and policies aligned to corporate objectives and DoD regulatory obligations.
• Serve as the senior cybersecurity advisor to the Head of IT and executive leadership, providing regular updates on cyber risks, threats, investments, and overall security posture.
• Lead incident response preparedness, execution, and post-incident improvement cycles.

Compliance & Governance

• Oversee full lifecycle compliance with CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification), ensuring continuous readiness, audit preparation, and adherence to all required practices and controls.
• Manage and maintain cybersecurity governance aligned with NIST SP , NIST SP 800-53, NIST CSF, and other applicable federal frameworks.
• Develop and manage cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring they reflect current DoD requirements and best practices.
• Act as primary liaison with external auditors, assessors, government security offices, and regulatory bodies.
• Act as a liaison between cybersecurity professionals on billable programs to ensure a unified vision of cyber-compliance across the enterprise

Risk Management

• Build and maintain a robust Information Security Risk Management Program.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability evaluations, and threat modeling across Sabel's IT, cloud, and operational environments.
• Implement measurable controls that reduce risk exposure and support business continuity.

Operational Security & Architecture

• Oversee enterprise monitoring, detection, and response capabilities.
• Ensure secure architecture and technical controls across networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and critical applications.
• Guide secure development practices, software supply chain integrity, and data protection mechanisms.
• Manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors, assess their effectiveness, and ensure outsourced services meet Sabel's standards for security and compliance.

Team Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of cybersecurity and compliance professionals, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Provide training, awareness programs, and cross-functional education to strengthen organizational cybersecurity posture.
• Partner with IT leadership to ensure coordinated, cohesive efforts across infrastructure, operations, and compliance.

Qualifications
Job Qualifications 

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Related experience will be considered

Professional Experience

• 8–10+ years of progressive cybersecurity experience, including leadership roles overseeing enterprise programs.
• Direct experience supporting or working within a Department of Defense (DoD) contracting environment is required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing NIST , NIST 800-53, NIST CSF, and CMMC compliance programs.
• Proven success leading incident response, risk management, security architecture, and governance initiatives.
• Experience managing internal teams as well as external vendor relationships and service providers.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions

Certifications

Preferred certifications include:

• CISSP
• CISM
• CCSP
• Security+ or CASP+
• CISA, CRISC, or other governance and risk credentials
• Additional DoD 8570/8140 certifications strongly desired.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, DFARS , CUI safeguarding, and federal contracting environments.
• Strong executive communication, policy-writing, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive enterprise-wide change.
• Strategic and business-aligned decision-making skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to confidentiality.
• An enjoyment of mentoring a team of professionals

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing: Prioritize and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Innovation: Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and general public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
• Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, type or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

Salary and Benefits

The range for this position is between $160,000 and $210,000. Actual salary will be negotiated with this position's Hiring Manager and can vary depending on the following factors: Billable contract and labor category, experience, skills, education /certifications/ licenses & geographic location.

Sabel Systems is committed to offering all employees a competitive benefits and compensation package that is comprehensive enough to meet their goals and needs. Our employees are our most valuable asset, and one of Sabel Systems largest financial investments is our benefits program. As a valued member of the organization, employees are provided with a host of benefits to include healthcare; financial assistance in the event of illness, injury, disability, loss of work, or death; health savings accounts; retirement plans; paid time off; paid holidays; education and training program reimbursement, to name a few.

EEO Statement

Sabel Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business need. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind across all employment practices within our organization. Sabel Systems participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

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