Senior Cybersecurity Assessment Team Lead

VMD Corp

Cyber Assessment Team Lead managing cybersecurity assessments for the government. Leading teams to enhance security strategies and methodologies for information and operational technology systems.

Posted 4/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage a team of security professionals conducting cybersecurity assessments
Provide task leadership, work allocation, and mentorship to team members
Develop, refine, and implement effective security assessment strategies and methodologies
Support the maturation and continuous improvement of the cybersecurity assessment program
Prepare for and execute scheduled assessments by interviewing personnel, testing controls, and reviewing evidence
Document findings, deficiencies, and provide risk-based recommendations for improvement
Analyze assessment results and prepare comprehensive reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience
CISSP, or combination of program and technical certifications for both DoD 8570 requirements
Demonstrated expert-level experience leading and managing cyber assessment teams
Deep working knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, mandates, and compliance frameworks
Exceptional written communication skills
Active or current DOE Q Clearance or Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities that foster career growth
Employee-first culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurity assessmentssecurity assessment strategiesrisk-based recommendationstesting controlsanalyzing assessment resultsdocumenting findingsmentorshiptask leadershipwork allocation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam managementinterpersonal skills

Certifications

CISSPDOE Q ClearanceTop Secret clearanceDoD 8570 certifications