Cybersecurity Executive Assistant

Ignite Digital Federal Services
United States, South Carolina, Charleston
1505 King Street (Show on map)
May 06, 2025
Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company specializing in data and systems integration solutions for the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical consulting expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We've redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Executive Assistant (EA) assists CSSP Service Area Leadership by directly supporting the Service Area Chief, CSSP Director, and functional area leads. This position involves managing CSSP Leadership's calendars, scheduling all service area-wide meetings, tracking CSSP deliverables and projects, facilitating scrum events, taking meeting notes, and more. This position involves coaching, Jira backlog grooming, facilitating scrum events, coordinating events/ meetings between multiple teams, and more. This position will also reflect the duties of a Scrum Master (SM) and a technical Project Manager (PM). Each CSSP team within the CSSP has a GOV and Technical Lead. The CSSP EA will directly interact with these leads for project and deliverable tracking, risk tracking, and issue escalation. The successful candidate understands cybersecurity fundamentals and operations. They will have a strong understanding of SAFe methodology and Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, etc.) as well as Project Management (PM) experience. They will have excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Required Skills: * Proficiency with SaFE methodology and Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, etc.) * Proficiency with Microsoft apps, especially Outlook and Teams. * Project Management experience with a background displaying knowledge of cybersecurity tools and CSSP (or SOC) processes. * Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate in both written and verbal format to stakeholders, tailored at either non-technical or technical levels as required. * Ability to organize and coach leadership and their team members to promote autonomy and success. Shown success in tracking project impediments, helping manage injects, facilitating scrum events such as sprint planning and review, and driving efficiency via limiting distractions and outside interference. * Skill in providing informed opinions and feedback to leadership within a fast-paced environment. * Ensures problems are communicated from teams up to leadership, and vice versa. * Analyzes, tracks, and directs own workflow to ensure efforts are placed on projects that will improve CSSP workflow and services. Remains self-disciplined and ensures timely completion of tasks. Highly Desired Skills: * Knowledge of DoD Cyber policies and compliance guidelines, including CJCSM 6510.01B Cyber Incident Handling Program * Working knowledge of common DCO tools * Knowledge of the different classes of attacks (MITRE ATT&CK Matrix) and knowledge of general attack stages (cyber kill chain). * Knowledge of the following concepts: Network and host-based activity correlation in tools such as Splunk, Elastic, and Microsoft Sentinel; Full packet capture (PCAP) analysis; IDS/IPS solutions; Basic digital forensics concepts and tools Salary: 70k+ to align with education and experience Schedule: Up to 5 days on site Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Ignite Digital Services is a Small Business committed to providing exceptional service to government agencies at competitive prices. The capabilities and experience of our staff and our extensive industry relationships distinguish Ignite Digital Services among government contractors. Ignite Digital Services is an EEO/Disability/VETS Employer. Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status, or any other protected status. For individuals who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://bit.ly/2XqZoLM (CA) or https://bit.ly/3Eo922f (SC) or contact Human Resources. Ignite Digital Services will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal employment opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will Ignite Digital Services require, in a posting or otherwise, U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract. OFCCP'S Pay Transparency Rule EEO is the Law Poster