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Job Title: Security Engineering and Operation Lead
Location: Boulder, CO or Fairmont, WV
Onsite Requirement: 100% On-Site Clearance Required: Active Top Secret
Salary Range: $150K-$200K
Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
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Description
The Security Engineering and Operation Lead will be located at the NOAA Cybersecurity Center (NCSC) in Boulder, CO or Fairmont, WV, with the authority to oversee the site's IT operations in support of the NCSC mission. This leadership position involves managing the operation and maintenance of the Boulder and Fairmont sites, as well as providing oversight for the Trusted Internet Connections Access Provider (TICAP) infrastructure, ensuring continuous 24/7/365 monitoring, analysis, and incident response capabilities. The role is responsible for strategic planning, resource management, and driving improvements to IT operations and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the IT operations for NCSC, ensuring alignment with the overall NCSC mission and objectives.
Oversee the NCSC data centers, ensuring the availability of critical servers and services during disruptions, outages, or disasters.
Manage the operation and maintenance of IT infrastructure and services across the Boulder and Fairmont sites, including the outlying Trusted Internet Connections Access Provider (TICAP) infrastructure.
Ensure the continuous 24/7/365 monitoring, analysis, and incident response capabilities for the supported sites.
Establish and maintain a clear understanding of the current IT operations situational awareness as a baseline for effective management.
Conduct audits of the Service Management Plan (SMP) to identify areas for improvement in predictive planning, maintenance, and future capability expansion and modernization.
Lead initiatives to revise the SMP with a focus on enhancing customer service, optimizing service offerings for maximum uptime and efficient maintenance activities.
Provide critical information and insights for IT systems operations long-range planning.
Build and lead high-performing teams to effectively manage IT operations and achieve organizational goals.
Make key decisions, plan strategic tasks, and direct resources to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the IT infrastructure.
Required Skills /Education/ Certifications & Qualifications:
- Proven experience in managing IT operations, preferably within a security-focused environment such as a Security Operations Center (SOC).
- CISSP certification.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing technical teams.
Strong understanding of data center operations and disaster recovery principles.
Experience with 24/7/365 monitoring, analysis, and incident response processes.
Ability to develop and maintain situational awareness of IT operations.
Experience in auditing and improving Service Management Plans (SMP).
Strong focus on customer service and optimizing service delivery.
Excellent planning, decision-making, and resource management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desired Skills:
Experience working with government contracts, particularly with NOAA or other federal agencies.
Familiarity with Trusted Internet Connections Access Provider (TICAP) infrastructure.
Experience in long-range IT systems planning and modernization efforts.
Knowledge of relevant cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards.
Experience with IT service management (ITSM) tools and best practices.
About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.
Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.
We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.
IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.
IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at
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