Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead

ASSYST is seeking a Cybersecurity Operations Technical Lead for our upcoming project in Washington D.C.

The candidate will possess a deep technical mastery of security infrastructure and a proven track record of managing complex SOC environments.
Job location: Washington D.C. (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Requirements:

Technical Experience & Expertise:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 8 years of dedicated experience in Cybersecurity Operations, with a focus on engineering and subject matter expertise (SME).
• Security Stack Management: Extensive hands-on experience in implementing, tuning, maintaining, and operating a broad range of security capabilities, including:
• Network Security: Firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS.
• Detection & Response: SIEM, EDR, and NDR.
• Content Security: Email Content Filtering, Web Content Filtering, and Antivirus (A/V).
• Infrastructure: Virtualization technologies and cloud-native security tools.

Programming & Automation:

• Scripting Proficiency: At least 5+ years of practical experience with coding and scripting to automate security workflows and integrate disparate systems.
• Language Versatility: Proven ability to work with languages such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, JSON, JavaScript, or C-suite languages (C/C++).

Certifications & Education:

• Industry Credentials: Must hold at least one expert-level security certification, such as:
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Or an equivalent high-level technical certification (e.g., CISM, GCIA, or OSCP).

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law