Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager

The Mid-Senior Cybersecurity Engineer / Project Manager serves as both a technical lead and program execution manager for the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) Professional Support Services contract. This role combines hands-on cybersecurity systems engineering with project leadership and contract management, ensuring all technical and programmatic tasks are executed in accordance with DC3 mission requirements, Department of Defense (DoD) standards, and contract performance objectives. The position leads a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for developing, integrating, securing, and sustaining advanced cyber capabilities that support Air Force and DoD Cyber Operations (Cyber Ops) worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Contract and Project Management Leadership

• Serve as the primary on-site Project Manager (PM), leading a team of cybersecurity engineers and analysts in executing all PWS tasks.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; ensure alignment with contract performance metrics and mission priorities.
• Conduct resource allocation, budget tracking, and risk management to ensure cost, schedule, and technical performance are achieved.
• Coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Program Manager, and DC3 leadership to provide status updates, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
• Lead kickoff, status, and technical exchange meetings; ensure required reports (Monthly Status Reports, Trip Reports, Final Reports) are delivered accurately and on time.
• Maintain accountability for team staffing, turnover control, and quality performance under the PWS.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering collaboration and ensuring consistent application of quality and cybersecurity best practices.

2. Cyber Systems Engineering and Technical Analysis

3. Cyber Operations and Intelligence Analysis

4. Research & Development (R&D) Technical Support

5. Quality Assurance and Process Improvement

Job Requirements : Qualifications

Clearance Requirement : Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS / SCI)

Education & Experience

Certifications (Preferred)

Technical Skills

Leadership & Soft Skills

Performance Metrics

Reports and Deliverables

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and / or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at

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