Project Lead

Posted 4 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Hybrid
155K-170K Annually
Expert/Leader
Analytics • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
Lead a dispersed security engineering team to maintain ATOs, assess IT system security posture and risks, design security solutions, perform alternative analyses, review deliverables, report to senior leadership, and manage status reporting and invoicing. Requires strong written/verbal English, MS Office skills, and ability to pass government background checks. Hybrid role with frequent onsite work and periodic travel.
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Who Are We?
TSTC is an award-winning, Woman Owned, HUBZone certified Small Business providing services to federal intelligence, law enforcement, civilian and defense agencies. Built upon our Total Service - Total Commitment® cornerstone, TSTC takes pride in our commitment to delivering excellence. Total Service - Total Commitment® is our commitment to our employees, to our teams, and to our clients. 

What We're Looking For:

    TSTC is looking for a seasoned project lead with depth of knowledge in security engineering and governance technical domains. We need someone who is self-motivated, able to manage a geographically dispersed team of highly technical security engineers, and who loves problem solving. The ideal candidate combines project reporting and management with domain knowledge and is comfortable reporting to senior leadership.

    TSTC is looking for candidates for this Key Personnel position that meet or exceed the stated requirements;  are excited to join our team and willing to sign a binding letter of commitment; and can start 2 to 3 weeks after notification of contract award.

Basic Qualifications/Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security compliance experience
  • Must have a CISSP or a CISM
  • Provide guidance, management, and leadership for the following:
  • Maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT Systems
  • Identification of IT Systems Current Security Postures,
  • Identification of the potential risk of future programs, designs and implementations of future programs related to the deployment of IT Systems,
  • Research, design, and engineer solutions to security requirements, and 
  • Alternative analysis and recommendations
  • Document and submit status reports and invoice data
  • Review documentation deliverables for accuracy and correctness prior to final submission
  • Interface with and report up to government and TSTC senior leadership
  • Review and ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct
  • Skilled in MS Office Suite
  • Work independently, proactively identify and complete tasks
  • Must have excellent English verbal and written skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs

Security Clearance and Where You’ll Work

    • Candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation required to obtain a Government suitability determination.
    • Work will be performed in Annapolis Junction, Maryland or Colorado Springs, Colorado
    • This is a hybrid role with 4 days of work on site each week.
    • Travel 4-5 times per year for weeklong assignments.

Benefits at TSTC

Competitive Salary & Bonuses – Includes personal and team merit bonuses, with salary matching for 401(k) up to 3%.

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans, plus HSA and FSA options. 100% TSTC-paid life and disability insurance, including short- and long-term plans.

Flexible Work Options – Remote work allowed, flexible schedules, and telework opportunities. (varies per position)

Paid Time Off & Holidays – Generous PTO and paid holidays.

Professional Development – Continuous performance evaluation process… Dedicated annual budget for educational opportunities.

Comprehensive Wellness Programs - confidential employee assistance program (EAP). Wellness Resource Group and wellness programs throughout the year.

All TSTC employees operate according to the terms of the specific contract under which they work. They are responsible for fulfilling the duties of the specific job and are accountable for complying with the terms and conditions of their employment, the TSTC Code of Conduct, and with applicable federal, state and local laws.

As TSTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we follow current Federal Discrimination Laws and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment. TSTC does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment due to race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status and liability for service in the U.S. Armed Forces or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] or call us at (276) 496-4458.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 15 years related security compliance experience
  • CISSP or CISM certification
  • Ability to manage a geographically dispersed team of technical security engineers
  • Experience maintaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT systems
  • Experience identifying IT systems security posture and assessing program risks
  • Experience researching, designing, and engineering security solutions and conducting alternative analyses
  • Skilled in MS Office Suite
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and proactively complete tasks
  • Willingness to sign binding letter of commitment and start 2-3 weeks after contract award
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation for government suitability determination
  • Hybrid work: 4 days on site per week at Annapolis Junction, MD or Colorado Springs, CO
  • Travel 4-5 times per year for weeklong assignments
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The Company
HQ: Arlington, VA
35 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

TSTC, a premier professional services company, is SBA Woman Owned Small Business, HUBZone certified (certification #33271) and a Virginia certified woman-owned small business founded in 2002. TSTC is among an elite number of small businesses that have attained ISO 9001, 14001, 20000-1, 27001, 27017, 20718, and 27701. We are also CMMI/DEV and CMMI/SVC level 3 appraised and are CMMC Level 2 ready. Based upon our “Total Service – Total Commitment” to our customers, TSTC only uses highly experienced, well trained, and certified staff which allows us to effectively and efficiently support our clients. TSTC has won a number of awards and accolades including DHS Small Business Achievement Awards for our outstanding work in support of the DHS mission. In TSTC is a Platinum Award Winner of the US Department of Labor 2024 Hire Vets Medallion Award demonstrating our unparalleled commitment to recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans. In addition, TSTC is on the GSA Multiple Award Schedule GS-00F-081CA with professional services, IT, Cloud, and HACS SINs and GSA OASIS+ for HUBZone and WOSB in all three domains: Management and Advisory, Technical and Engineering and Intelligence Services

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