Federal Contracts Cybersecurity Lead (Washington, DC)
About The Position
As the Federal Contracts Cybersecurity Lead, you will be responsible for advising and guiding the business on all aspects of cybersecurity requirements applicable to government contracts, including but is not limited to tracking the requirements and assisting with the development of related compliance programs. This key role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage the overall U.S. Government IT infrastructure, data integrity, and other IT needs to ensure compliance and support Philips’ U.S. Government programs. Your role: Advising and training various business units and technical, legal and management personnel on cybersecurity requirements and developing strategies to ensure compliance. Identifying and tracking contractual cybersecurity compliance obligations, including for example, reporting obligations, preservation requirements, information access requirements, etc. Cataloging the types of information received or generated by Philips business units in performance of government contracts and subcontracts and overseeing marking and safeguarding processes for such information. Solicitation and proposal review, including assisting business units with analysis of cybersecurity requirements, as needed. Coordinating with business unit leadership to resolve any cybersecurity compliance issues that may arise, including assisting with any remediation as necessary. Assisting with internal audits and assessments of cybersecurity compliance You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position .
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree (i.e., Computer Science or IT related field, preferred) and expert knowledge of the FAR, DFARs to include (FAR) 52.204-21 and (DFARS) 252.204-7012 compliance.
- Direct experience with NIST SP 800‑171 technical security controls, along with strong capabilities in security practices, cybersecurity, policy development, training delivery, vendor and people management, budget and risk management, strategic planning, and security architecture design.
- Experience in incident response, government reporting obligations, and related investigations, as well as a solid understanding of government information‑handling and marking requirements.
- Hands‑on expertise developing and preparing cybersecurity policies and system security plans to support compliant security operations.
- Results‑driven professional with strong communication, influential, organizational, and project management skills, with in‑depth knowledge of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) processes and requirements.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
- For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Washington DC .
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with state and local government programs and requirements, including StateRAMP initiatives, which—while not required—further strengthen your ability to navigate diverse regulatory environments.
Responsibilities
- Advising and training various business units and technical, legal and management personnel on cybersecurity requirements and developing strategies to ensure compliance.
- Identifying and tracking contractual cybersecurity compliance obligations, including for example, reporting obligations, preservation requirements, information access requirements, etc.
- Cataloging the types of information received or generated by Philips business units in performance of government contracts and subcontracts and overseeing marking and safeguarding processes for such information.
- Solicitation and proposal review, including assisting business units with analysis of cybersecurity requirements, as needed.
- Coordinating with business unit leadership to resolve any cybersecurity compliance issues that may arise, including assisting with any remediation as necessary.
- Assisting with internal audits and assessments of cybersecurity compliance
Benefits
- Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
