Lead Cyber Engineer – TS/SCI
About The Position
The Lead Cyber Engineer provides technical leadership for cybersecurity engineering, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and security compliance activities supporting mission-critical information systems. The role leads the cybersecurity work needed to obtain and maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals throughout the system lifecycle, including implementing and assessing security controls and maintaining compliance with applicable policies, standards, and requirements. The position develops and maintains Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, system security plans, assessment artifacts, and authorization packages. It identifies and mitigates cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks; coordinates security testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation; and oversees cybersecurity operations, risk management, continuous monitoring, and accreditation activities. The Lead Cyber Engineer works with system engineers, administrators, government security representatives, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity into system design and operations, track findings and POA&Ms, assess control effectiveness, recommend improvements, and prepare reports, briefings, technical documentation, and status updates for government stakeholders and leadership. The position is located in Chantilly, Virginia, and requires an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered.
Requirements
- Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, system security assessments, and A&A activities.
- Demonstrated experience with RMF processes and ATO requirements.
- Knowledge of security control implementation, assessment, documentation, and continuous monitoring practices.
- Experience identifying system vulnerabilities, evaluating cybersecurity risks, and coordinating mitigation or remediation activities.
- Familiarity with applicable federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
- Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation, security assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
- Understanding of system security architecture, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.
- Ability to coordinate with technical teams, government security personnel, and mission stakeholders.
- Strong technical leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity programs within the DoD, Intelligence Community, or other federal government environments.
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, and applicable DoD or IC cybersecurity requirements.
- Experience preparing or managing security authorization documentation using eMASS, Xacta, or comparable security management platforms.
- Knowledge of STIGs, vulnerability scanning technologies, and security configuration assessments.
- Experience supporting system accreditation, authorization renewals, security inspections, and continuous monitoring programs.
- Familiarity with enterprise networks, operating systems, cloud security, and secure system architecture.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent cybersecurity credentials.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity engineering, A&A, and security compliance activities supporting mission-critical information systems.
- Lead cybersecurity activities required to obtain and maintain system ATO approvals throughout the system lifecycle.
- Implement, assess, and maintain security controls to meet applicable cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Develop, review, and maintain RMF documentation, system security plans, assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
- Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks affecting enterprise systems and mission operations.
- Coordinate security testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation activities to support system authorization and operational readiness.
- Oversee cybersecurity operations, risk management, continuous monitoring, and ongoing accreditation activities.
- Collaborate with system engineers, administrators, government security representatives, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
- Track security findings, POA&Ms, remediation efforts, and corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.
- Assess security control effectiveness and provide technical recommendations to address vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
- Develop cybersecurity reports, briefings, technical documentation, and status updates for government stakeholders and leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
