Cybersecurity / Data Compliance Analyst - Active Secret Clearance

Expertise and Functions Perform all facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations and Security Center monitoring Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management and MDA Cybersecurity Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned shift day/time Engage in all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions provided to executive management and the Government customer Utilize communication skills, verbal and written, at both technical and senior/Executive management levels Understand Command level Management Speak clearly to diverse cultural audiences, VIPs, and dignitaries Perform as a section trainer and create lesson plans Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in management or other relevant discipline preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher    Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in the required task area    Preferred Experience:   Experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance (O&M) teams Experience with Remedy and SNMP monitoring tools (e.g., Solarwinds, Microfocus NNMi/HPOV, and Systems Center Operations Manager) Experience with ITIL framework and ITIL-based processes, to include continual service improvement, change management, and problem investigation Experience as a Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a large Enterprise with knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Windows 2008/2012, Linux/UNIX Operating Systems, EMC Storage, Symantec NetBackup and SCCM Patch Management solutions Experience as a network engineer, including hands-on experience designing, implementing and managing network components including switches, routers, firewalls, and cryptographic devices Experience with Cyber-defense or information assurance, including experience with DISA mandated security tools to include Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS), Host Based Security System (HBSS), analyze results and create reports Experience with Network Operations in a network operations center or other 24x7x365 IT Operations environment Knowledge of IT Network Operations and connectivity devices that inter-relate with Public Key Infrastructure authentication and Information Security practices Knowledge of Cybersecurity principles and how to execute system/network security analysis Knowledge of Tier III Information Assurance practices, IT security governance, security administration, project management, logistics, and Cybersecurity compliance requirements Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspection process knowledge Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $75,000 - 97,000 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

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About Black Spectacles  Are you a process-driven operations professional who thrives on structure, security, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? At Black Spectacles, we’re proud to be the leader in our space—with the strongest brand, a thriving business, and an incredible opportunity for continued growth. As an entrepreneurial company, we’re ambitious in our plans to support the architecture community, fostering an environment where excellence, innovation, and collaboration thrive. We believe that operational success comes from discipline, documentation, and a proactive approach to compliance, security, and IT oversight—and at Black Spectacles, you’ll have the opportunity to put those into action every day. We’re seeking an Operations Manager – Compliance & Project Management to bring structure, discipline, and accountability across Black Spectacles operations. In this role, you’ll oversee compliance initiatives, vendor/IT systems, and cybersecurity readiness, while managing planning cycles, Summits, and process documentation with strong project management discipline. At Black Spectacles, you’ll benefit from: A team that lives and celebrates our values daily. Regular opportunities to see and feel the impact of your work. A fully remote work environment, complemented by semi-annual company trips to build connections. Black Spectacles has been recognized by Great Place to Work and Built In as a great place to work, by the American Institute of Architects for the national impact we’re having on the profession of architecture, and by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the country. Our Ideal Teammate We’re looking for someone who: Is motivated by contributing to a mission-driven company that supports the architecture and design community. Brings project management discipline to operations and compliance work, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time and with measurable outcomes. Thrives in a hands-on role balancing compliance, operational processes, and IT/security oversight.  Takes ownership and accountability for their work. Encourages calculated risks and shares ideas in a safe, supportive environment. Takes a world-class approach to their responsibilities and values collaboration. Lives our values of excellence, innovation, and taking care of our people. Role Overview As Operations Manager – Compliance & Project Management, you’ll be responsible for ensuring Black Spectacles’ operations are secure, compliant, and well-structured. You will oversee IT systems and the full lifecycle of equipment, drive compliance initiatives, manage contracts and insurance, and support structured planning cycles. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, finance, engineering, and other departments, while holding outside vendors and agencies accountable for delivering on expectations. We offer a competitive base salary of $80,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities Compliance & Cybersecurity Manage IT and compliance policies, cybersecurity training, and readiness for external audits (e.g., SOC2). Ensure strong internal controls and defense systems are in place. Maintain organized systems for contracts, renewals, and compliance documentation. Strategic Planning & Operating Rhythm Guide business planning cycles, Rocks/KPIs, and quarterly/annual strategy sessions. Use Bloom Growth (or similar software) to track execution and progress. Enforce process documentation standards and maintain one clear operating manual for the company. Plan and execute semi-annual company Summits, including scheduling, bookings, logistics, and budgeting. IT & Equipment Management Oversee the lifecycle of company-issued laptops and devices (purchasing, shipping, set-up, secure offboarding/disposal). Coordinate with vendors for IT support, software installs/updates, and system access. Manage SaaS tools and system permissions across the organization. Requirements Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, with strong attention to documentation and accountability. Experience with structured business operating systems or disciplined planning cycles (e.g., EOS, OKRs, KPIs, waterfall). 6+ years of professional experience in operations, IT, or compliance, ideally in a small–mid-sized company (Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or a related field preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage compliance processes such as contracts and renewals. Experience with IT systems, cybersecurity practices, and equipment lifecycle management (directly or via vendors). Familiarity with external audit frameworks (e.g., SOC2) is a plus but not required. Proven strength in process documentation, enforcement, and optimization. Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to tie operations decisions to measurable impact. Comfortable working remotely and independently, with strong accountability. Ability to travel twice a year for in-person planning sessions and company events. Benefits Work From Home: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely year-round. Comprehensive Benefits: Starting day one, access to BCBS Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance coverage. Savings & Retirement Plans: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4%. Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue up to 3 weeks of vacation annually, along with 8 holidays, 2 floating holidays, and up to 1 week of sick leave. Referral Program: Earn rewards by referring top talent to our team. Team Building: Enjoy semi-annual team gatherings and events that foster collaboration and camaraderie. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact at Black Spectacles, please submit your resume and share why you’re interested in this role. We look forward to considering your application! Black Spectacles is an equal-opportunity employer.

We are lawyers and have a real case going to trial in SF soon. At this legal focus group, we will present to you arguments from both sides and want to hear your honest opinions and advice about the case. That is your job. Just about everyone who participates in one of our focus groups find it fun and interesting. The focus group will be held at a hotel meeting room in the financial district. Lunch will be provided. It starts promptly at 9 AM. Please be on time. At the end of the focus group, you will be paid $300 in cash. To be considered for this focus group please attach either a resume or a few sentences about the kind of work you have done. You MUST MUST include your cell phone number. I will text successful applicants and give them further details on Sunday or Monday.

Provide end-to-end delivery and operational performance of network services supporting DoD missions across IL4/5/6 environments. The SDM owns SLAs/SLOs, service governance, compliance alignment, vendor performance, and continuous improvement across data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security, and cloud connectivity. This role coordinates cross functional teams (Routing/Switching, Boundary Security, Platform, Cyber, Field Ops, Vendors) to deliver reliable, secure, and cost-effective services Establish the service vision, charter, and roadmap aligned to agency objectives and portfolio priorities Lead Service Governance (CAB/CCB/ARB participation) balancing velocity, reliability, and security; maintaining decision records and traceability Define and maintain network service policies, operating level agreements (OLAs), underpinning contracts (UCs), and escalation matrices Own Service Catalog entries for network services (definitions, owners, SLAs/SLOs, dependencies, support model, runbooks) Coordinate readiness for new/changed services (support model, staffing, monitoring/alerting, KPIs, DR/backup, ATO evidence, handover) Forecast demand and plan capacity (circuits, bandwidth, ports, licenses, spares, staff) to meet growth and seasonal mission loads Manage budgets, cost to serve, and chargeback/show back; deliver monthly variance analyses and optimization recommendations Chair/drive change quality: peer reviews, pre implementation checks, maintenance windows, freeze periods, and rollback validation Ensure deployments meet readiness gates (approvals, testing, monitoring, comms) and verify post change health and user impact Ensure high quality first response (Own P1/P2 Major Incident bridges, communications, and stakeholder updates through restoration Drive RCA with durable corrective actions; track aging and verify effectiveness Manage availability targets, error budgets, technical debt, and resiliency patterns (path diversity, ECMP, QoS policy hygiene) Maintain service continuity and DR plans; schedule and document periodic tests (RTO/RPO attainment) Align operations to DoD RMF, NIST SP 800 53/37, and DISA STIGs; steward POA&M items to closure Support ATO/cATO sustainment (control inheritance, artifacts, evidence collection) and apply Zero Trust operating principles Ensure data handling, identity/access, and audit logging meet policy; coordinate with Cyber/Blue Team on detections and after-action improvements Manage third party performance to underpin SLAs (circuits, managed services, hardware/software support); drive remediation plans where needed Validate vendor change participation, runbooks, notifications, and contribution to incidents/RCAs Provide daily/weekly/monthly performance reporting (site/service availability, SLO attainment, MTTA/MTTR, change success rate, incident induced change rate, capacity/utilization, ticket backlog aging, CSAT/NPS) Run MBRs/QBRs with stakeholders; publish dashboards and executive summaries with trend analysis and actions Lead a matrixed team of controllers/engineers/analysts; set objectives, staffing plans, training paths, and on call rotations Maintain runbooks, playbooks, KEDB, service standards, and knowledge articles; drive cross training and succession depth Other duties as assigned Requirements Education/Training:  Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required Master’s Degree preferred Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, current DoD 8570 or 8410 compliant certifications (i.e. Security+) ITIL v4 Foundation Certification preferred PMP or PMI certification preferred Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred AWS Advanced Networking – Specialty (or equivalent) or Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ 700) preferred Experience: 12+ years of professional experience in the required task area  5+ years of professional experience as an IT Service Delivery Manager or similar role 1+ years of professional experience working in a management or leadership role Experience, knowledge of, or exposure to delivering and/or managing IT Service Delivery within several large and complex organizations across government and commercial environments In-depth understanding of ITIL framework and best practices, including incident management, problem management, change management, and service release management Proven ability to manage budgets, vendor contracts, and executive reporting Familiarity with enterprise network architectures (data center, campus/branch, WAN/SD WAN, boundary security), observability concepts (telemetry, logs/metrics/flows), and RMF/STIG operating constraints in IL4/5/6 environments Security: Must be a US citizen Candidate must be in possession of a minimum DoD issued Secret Clearance and eligibility for TS/SCI Candidates with active current TS/SCI preferred Physical Requirements: Able to occasionally reach with hands and arms Prolonged periods of computer screen use, while sitting or standing at a desk Adhere to safety protocols when in work areas requiring use of PPE (e.g. eyewear, gloves, masks, hearing protection, steel toed shoes, etc.) Able to safely lift and carry up to 20 pounds at a time Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources Salary: $150,000.00 - 180,000.00 Salary rates for this position are competitive and commensurate with experience and industry standards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings options.

We are lawyers and have a real case going to trial in SF soon. At this legal focus group, we will present to you arguments from both sides and want to hear your honest opinions and advice about the case. That is your job. Just about everyone who participates in one of our focus groups find it fun and interesting. The focus group will be held at a hotel meeting room in the financial district. Lunch will be provided. It starts promptly at 9 AM. Please be on time. At the end of the focus group, you will be paid $300 in cash. To be considered for this focus group please attach either a resume or a few sentences about the kind of work you have done. You MUST MUST include your cell phone number. I will text successful applicants and give them further details on Sunday or Monday.