Defensive Cyber Operations Director

Company : Booz Allen Hamilton
Location : McLean, VA
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Full Time, Part Time
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
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Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity and technology professionals implementing and delivering advanced defensive cyber operations solutions within the DoD. Partner with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and other technologists delivering innovative solutions. Identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate client’s cyber operations needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. Guide teams through a critical approach to cyber operations design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. Innovate in the defensive cyber operations market space and leverage market knowledge to bring new ideas and technology to solve the most critical missions. Identify opportunities to improve missions of national importance and protect critical assets. Implement innovative cyber defense solutions across the company. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience with DoD cyber programs
- Experience shaping cyber defense strategies and bringing new ideas into operations
- Experience developing project schedules using tools, including MS Project and MS Excel
- Experience with project management
- Ability to analyze assigned missions for capability gaps in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and recommend solutions
- Bachelor’s degree
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- PMP Certification
- OS Certification
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $185,700.00 to $345,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Key Role:
Join a dynamic team of cybersecurity and technology professionals implementing and delivering advanced defensive cyber operations solutions within the DoD. Partner with solution architects, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and other technologists delivering innovative solutions. Identify the right mix of tools and techniques to translate client’s cyber operations needs and goals into a plan that will enable secure and effective solutions. Guide teams through a critical approach to cyber operations design, providing alternatives and customizing solutions to maintain a balance of security and mission needs. Innovate in the defensive cyber operations market space and leverage market knowledge to bring new ideas and technology to solve the most critical missions. Identify opportunities to improve missions of national importance and protect critical assets. Implement innovative cyber defense solutions across the company. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Basic Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience with DoD cyber programs
- Experience shaping cyber defense strategies and bringing new ideas into operations
- Experience developing project schedules using tools, including MS Project and MS Excel
- Experience with project management
- Ability to analyze assigned missions for capability gaps in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) and recommend solutions
- Bachelor’s degree
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
- PMP Certification
- OS Certification
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $185,700.00 to $345,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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