GeoControl Systems · 20 hours ago
Cyber Security – Operations Controller \- IRES000003
GeoControl Systems supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The Cyber Security – Operations Controller ensures the health and stability of critical IT security infrastructure and oversees day-to-day security operations to optimize security operations and reduce organizational risk.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for coordination of operational security activities, monitoring, and change management
Monitor enterprise operations for system health, availability, and performance using various monitoring tools
Coordinate real-time responses to outages, incidents, and service degradations; ensure timely escalation and resolution
Lead incident and problem management activities, including root cause analysis and remediation
Track and document scheduled and unscheduled service interruptions (Authorized Service Interruptions – ASIs)
Maintain operational documentation, daily activity logs, and cybersecurity registers
Provide 24/7 mission support during shift-based operations, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Support operational reporting and analysis to improve situational awareness, operational tempo, and mission readiness
Interface with system administrators, network engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders
Manage change control processes, minimizing risk to cybersecurity services
Ensure team compliance with processes, procedures, and Systems Engineering principles
Communicate status and operational health to stakeholders, including senior leadership
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within cybersecurity operations
Qualification
Required
Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
Must have 4, or more, years of directly related experience in IT operations management, network control center (NCC), or enterprise operations center (EOC) roles
Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role
Must have IT Operational Management experience spanning multiple enterprise environments, including DoD and commercial
Must have experience in IT operations with a focus on Desktop User Experience
Must have a deep understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management
Must be familiar with enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Splunk, Netcool, HP OpenView, etc.)
Must have a current IAT Level II (or higher) certification
Must have, or obtain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, or higher, in computer science, Information Technology
Have experience in a specific industry (e.g., MDA, DoD IT Operations)
Have project management experience
Have an ITIL Strategic Leader certification
Benefits
Flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely
Educational reimbursement
Retirement benefits (401K, Roth)
Health benefits
Tax saving options
Disability benefits
Life and accident insurance
Voluntary benefits
Paid time off and paid holidays
Parental and pregnancy leave