SENIOR OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD (TS/SCI)

CGI

$100K — $130K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years in IT service delivery or cybersecurity operations for federal IT systems
  • Experience managing SLAs and operational performance metrics
  • Proficient in FISMA compliance and NIST standards (800-53, 800-37)
  • Skilled in preparing for audits and managing documentation
  • Strong knowledge of incident management and operational processes
  • Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily IT operations, ensuring high performance and security
  • Manage SLAs and operational reporting for compliance with performance targets
  • Oversee cybersecurity compliance support including FISMA and NIST frameworks
  • Coordinate documentation and readiness for audits
  • Work with technical teams to maintain operational continuity
  • Analyze system performance and resolve operational issues
  • Support incident management to restore services swiftly
  • Prepare dashboards and reports for leadership review
  • Mentor junior staff and drive continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Full-time employment
  • Opportunities for mentorship and professional development
  • Engagement with a collaborative and technical team
  • Involvement in impactful federal IT projects
  • Focus on cybersecurity and compliance standards
Full Job Description
SENIOR OPERATIONS TEAM LEAD (TS/SCI)

Category: Project Management

Main location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID:J0626-0429

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Operations Team Lead to oversee enterprise IT operations, service delivery performance, and cybersecurity readiness. This role requires strong leadership managing SLAs, system availability, operational metrics, audit readiness, and compliance activities. US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are required.

Your future duties and responsibilities:
• Lead daily IT operations ensuring high-availability, secure, and stable enterprise environments.
• Manage SLAs, system availability metrics, and operational performance reporting.
• Oversee compliance with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, POA&M management, and cybersecurity audit readiness.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, engineering, and application teams to maintain operational integrity and continuity.
• Lead root cause analysis, long-term corrective actions, and escalation management.
• Prepare operational dashboards, leadership briefings, and incident reports.
• Mentor staff and improve operational processes.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• CISSP or Security+ certification (required for Operations Team Lead LCAT).
• Minimum 6+ years managing complex enterprise systems operations.
• Demonstrated experience with SLAs, cybersecurity compliance, and federal operational environments.
• Experience coordinating OIG/GAO/OMB audits.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

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