Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead

Position Title: Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead

Location: Bethesda, MD | Hybrid- Not Remote

Cybervance is a rapidly growing information security and information technology company based in Washington, D.C., and we are an equal opportunity employer. We design, develop, and manage the successful execution of training programs for government and private sector organizations. Cybervance believes in creating innovative solutions to deliver measured results.

We are seeking an experienced Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) Team Lead to oversee and guide the implementation, integration, and operational management of enterprise-level CDM capabilities in support of federal cybersecurity objectives. The CDM Team Lead will ensure alignment of continuous monitoring, risk management, and vulnerability mitigation initiatives with agency security and compliance frameworks.

This role requires an accomplished leader with extensive experience in large-scale CDM program management and a deep understanding of cybersecurity governance, automation, and risk reduction strategies. The successful candidate will possess both technical proficiency and leadership acumen to drive effective collaboration across security, infrastructure, and compliance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) program, ensuring effective deployment and integration of tools, technologies, and processes supporting continuous monitoring and risk reduction.
• Coordinate the implementation and sustainment of CDM capabilities across asset management, identity management, vulnerability management, and security event monitoring functions.
• Provide strategic direction for CDM initiatives, aligning objectives with organizational mission priorities, cybersecurity frameworks, and federal compliance mandates.
• Lead the development and refinement of CDM processes, metrics, and dashboards for continuous assessment of security posture and performance.
• Oversee integration of CDM tools with existing enterprise infrastructure, SIEM systems, and cybersecurity operations centers (CSOCs) to enable comprehensive situational awareness.
• Collaborate with federal and enterprise stakeholders to ensure data quality, automation, and reporting compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements.
• Develop and deliver executive-level briefings, reports, and documentation summarizing CDM program progress, risk trends, and compliance status.
• Guide technical and program teams in implementing risk-based prioritization and mitigation strategies, ensuring adherence to applicable standards such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB M-21-31.
• Manage and mentor a team of CDM engineers, analysts, and integrators, fostering a collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Serve as a liaison between agency leadership, CDM program offices, vendors, and integrators, ensuring seamless coordination and communication.
• Ensure CDM tools and reporting mechanisms are optimized for accuracy, timeliness, and interoperability across systems and environments.
• Oversee the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), system documentation, and knowledge management artifacts for CDM operations.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and compliance reviews to validate control effectiveness and continuous monitoring maturity.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of direct experience supporting an agency-level CDM program, OR at least 5 years of experience leading the implementation of CDM capabilities across enterprise or federal environments.
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity modernization and continuous monitoring programs at scale.
• Experience integrating CDM capabilities with enterprise monitoring tools, vulnerability management systems, and data analytics platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of CDM program architecture, tools, and capability areas (e.g., asset management, identity management, network security management, data protection, and incident response).
• Experience working with federal cybersecurity frameworks (FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, OMB M-21-31, and CDM Phase 1–4 implementations).
• Familiarity with data automation, dashboarding, and reporting tools such as Splunk, Power BI, or Elastic Stack.
• Strong understanding of risk management, compliance reporting, and federal security governance processes.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical and operational teams in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership and explain complex CDM concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with vendors, integrators, and government stakeholders to achieve mission objectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred).

• Current government security clearance: Public Trust.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) is required.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or Public Administration.
• Experience supporting federal CDM Dashboard operations or managing data integration into the Agency-Wide Adaptive Risk Enumeration (AWARE) environment.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and integration of CDM data into ZTA initiatives.
• Experience managing automation and orchestration within CDM tools and related data flows.