Cloud and RMF Cyber Lead

SAIC•Alexandria, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Lead to provide technical leadership and customer-facing support for secure cloud and on-premises environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and DoD missions. The role combines hands-on cyber engineering, RMF/ATO leadership, and engagement with senior stakeholders. The Cyber Lead guides a small team, drives security strategy and execution, and presents status, risks, and recommendations to government customers. This position is onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

At least 14 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience.
Demonstrated experience leading cyber or cloud security efforts and/or small technical teams.
Experience presenting to government stakeholders and senior leadership.
Ability to clearly communicate complex security topics and trade-offs.
Deep understanding of DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy and RMF, including NIST 800-53 and DoD RMF.
Proven experience supporting or leading ATO efforts and managing POA&Ms.
Cloud security experience, particularly with Microsoft Azure.
Experience with Azure security and monitoring tools such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Defender for Endpoint.
Experience with Azure networking, identity (Azure AD / Entra ID), policies, and logging/monitoring.
Hands-on experience with multiple cybersecurity tools, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, and other monitoring platforms.
Familiarity with Zero Trust principles and reference architectures.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of briefing materials and technical documentation.
Ability and willingness to work onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia, Monday through Friday.
Active DoD Secret security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree with 14 or more years of experience, master’s degree with 12 or more years of experience, or PhD/JD with 9 or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary cyber point of contact for the customer and communicate professionally in meetings, briefings, and working sessions.
Lead a cybersecurity team responsible for RMF, ATO packages, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring for on-premises and cloud-hosted systems.
Design, implement, and maintain secure Microsoft Azure cloud architectures, emphasizing DoD IL4/5/6 environments and related security and compliance requirements.
Lead or support the design and implementation of Zero Trust-aligned solutions, including identity-centric security, network segmentation, data protection, and continuous monitoring.
Oversee integration and operation of cybersecurity toolsets across cloud and on-premises environments, including SIEM, EDR, CSPM/CIEM, vulnerability management, logging and monitoring, and SOAR.
Ensure high-quality RMF and ATO documentation, including SSPs, SARs, and PCIAs, and manage the POA&M lifecycle to support timely authorization and sustainment.
Guide development and execution of a cloud and cybersecurity roadmap to mature security posture over time.
Provide technical direction and mentoring to team members on policies, RMF, monitoring tools, and cloud security best practices.
Lead and support customer presentations and briefings on security status, risks, mitigations, and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.
Coordinate with architecture, operations, and DevSecOps teams to ensure security-by-design and consistent implementation of standards and reference architectures.