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Job Summary: Lafayette Group is seeking qualified and team-oriented individuals to work with federal government organizations in support of national cybersecurity programs. The Cybersecurity Operations Consultant is part of a team ensuring effective collaboration between industry and government partners (including federal, state, local, tribal and territorial governments, and international partners) on cyber operational planning and defense. This position works directly with federal leads to integrate partner insights and capabilities into government plans and activities. Daily tasks may include research and analysis of threat information and ongoing incidents; coordination of crisis response plans, policies, and procedures; researching and developing recommendations on cybersecurity plans, programs, and presentations; preparing for and leading meetings with partners; conducting assessments; developing and delivering trainings and exercises; and providing technical or policy expertise regarding cyber incident response, cyber threat analysis, cyber defense planning, and cyber risk reduction.
The ideal candidate for this role is a collaborative team member with prior expertise in cybersecurity and defense operations, with an innate curiosity to learn, and the drive to excel with a team of like-minded colleagues in a high-profile, fast paced environment. This position will:

Required Qualifications:

Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid, Onsite 1-2 days per week)

Desired Start Date: 8/03/2026

Salary Range: $70,000-85,000
LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI’s generous total compensation package.

Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact talent@lafayettegroup.com.