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Cyber Support Center (CySC) Director of Operations

3 days ago Capitol Heights, MD

Description

The CySC Director of Operations works directly for the CySC Manager and Government Service Owners to deliver top-notch customer service and respond to the dynamic needs of the user base to meet the diverse missions of the Air Force in the NCR.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the Operations Team lead supporting 24/7 monitoring of AFNCR system health, ensuring the personnel cover all shifts and adhere to standard operating procedures.
  • Work directly for the CySC Manager and Government Service Owners to deliver top-notch customer service and respond to the dynamic needs of the user base to meet the diverse missions of the Air Force in the NCR.
  • Coordinate across production and functional work centers in the delivery of the full span of IT services across the supported enclaves and geographic locations.
  • Act as a liaison between the 844CG work centers and supporting external service providers.
  • Identify opportunities to continuously improve service delivery and expand capabilities that enable additional missions for supported users.
  • Perform tasks within specific timelines with little or no oversight.
  • Utilize excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to be able to effectively document solutions and obtain requirements from customers.
  • Develop working relationships with Technology vendors and partners.
  • Ensure they have a strong understanding of relevant IT technologies, both user-facing and back-end infrastructure technologies.
  • Ensure technicians restore circuits, isolate faults, conduct quality control testing, perform trend analysis, performance monitoring, and status reporting.

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience or a Masters degree and 10+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience, certifications, specific Air Force IT systems experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • 10+ years' experience operating Air Force IT systems and services and or similar DoD IT systems and services.
  • Familiarity with DoD and Air Force standards, policies, and enterprise solutions.
  • Experience with complex, multi-site DoD enterprise IT environments of the size, scale, and scope of the AFNCR enterprise.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Current DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in a technology field.

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Original Posting:

May 20, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Capitol Heights, MD
Job ID: Leidos-R-00183715
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-05-21T19:03:08

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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