Group Leader, Operational Technology Cybersecurity - McLean, United States - The MITRE Corporation

The MITRE Corporation

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McLean, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Department Summary:

The HLSC Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE) Division, Cybersecurity Capabilities Department is seeking a Group Leader who will be responsible for first line supervision of staff members in a Operational Technology Security Group.

The Department provides operational technology cybersecurity support to the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Energy, and to critical infrastructure sector entities.

As a Group Leader, you will work with the Department Manager to define the strategic direction of the Department, identify technical capability development opportunities, shape the Department's evolution, and identify/shape business opportunities with the Department's varied sponsor base.

You will focus on hiring, staff development, coaching, mentoring, and supervising assigned staff.

Be comfortable working with multiple Department Managers to understand HSE staffing needs
Be comfortable leading staff, contributing to a team, and working independently
Deliver and incorporate feedback and foster a continuous growth mindset in assigned staff
Take an active role in growing the team and growing work opportunities
Respect a diversity of opinion and encourage diversity in the organization

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Group Leader will have the job responsibilities described below.

Department and Team Engagement:

Serve as the direct supervisor and advocate for 68 assigned team members. This will involve providing feedback, addressing concerns, and furthering staff opportunities through work programs, training, research, and department activities.
Mentor early career staff on career development, educational and training opportunities,
Find work opportunities that support team member's development goals, department and division goals, and sponsor outcome priorities.
Assist staff create performance and development goals.
Engage with project and task leaders for feedback on staff member performance and conduct regular development and performance conversations with group members
Participate in Division/Department assessment, promotion, and salary discussions about assigned staff
Support creation of onboarding and development programs for new staff
Support department and division operational functions as requested by department manager.
Foster effective and timely communication and collaboration among your staff members. Proactively seek opportunities for staff members to collaborate and communicate across portfolios.
Encourage diversity of opinion and respect the opinions of others while leading assigned team members and participating in department and division meetings.

Recruiting and Hiring:

Play an active role in recruiting and hiring OT cybersecurity staff to support projects with government and critical infrastructure entity sponsors.
Coordinate with Division Department Managers and Project Leaders to identify Divisionwide needs for OT cybersecurity staff.

External and Internal Engagement:

Engage frequently with HSE Project Leaders and Task Leaders to match the right talent to outcomes, and to ensure high quality deliverables.
Engage in work program development with the Department Manager; engage and advise HLSC Project Leaders, as needed.

Project/Task Leadership

Lead or support OTfocused tasks or projects with supported Federal sponsors or critical infrastructure entities.

Basic Qualifications**:

Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience in OT cybersecurity.
Strong desire and demonstrated ability to lead and supervise various levels of technical staff.
Strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
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