Technical Lead - Cybersecurity Operations

Unissant•Washington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Unissant, Inc. is seeking a Technical Lead - Cybersecurity Operations, who will be responsible for providing independent oversight and compliance validation across hosting platform services in support of a federal mission. The Cybersecurity Technical Lead will support Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities, RMF lifecycle management, ATO processes, vulnerability management oversight, and cybersecurity reporting across regulated federal environments. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs within federal or large enterprise environments.
Demonstrated expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions, including Risk Management Framework, Assessment and Authorization, and continuous monitoring.
Proven experience supporting and managing ATO processes, including development and maintenance of security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, ISAs, and MOUs.
Experience interpreting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB directives.
Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability management oversight, risk assessment, and compliance reporting.
Experience coordinating with Chief Information Security Officers, Information System Security Officers, and system owners in regulated environments.
Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environments and associated security considerations, including FedRAMP and Zero Trust.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
ITIL® v3 or ITIL® 4 Foundation certification required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and technical findings to Government leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders.
Ability to write clear and concise documentation, reports, and responses in a highly confidential manner.

Nice To Haves

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements and agency policies across all supported systems.
Oversee the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle, including Assessment and Authorization processes, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring activities.
Provide independent validation and oversight of security controls implemented within hosting platform environments, ensuring separation from operational responsibilities.
Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones, risk acceptance decisions, and remediation progress in coordination with system owners and stakeholders.
Coordinate with the agency Information Security Program, CISO, ISSOs, and system owners to ensure timely escalation, resolution, and reporting of security risks and incidents.
Oversee vulnerability management reporting, metrics, and compliance dashboards, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with customer requirements.
Advise stakeholders on security policies, compliance requirements, and best practices, supporting implementation of federal guidance including NIST, OMB, and Zero Trust.
Assist in planning, staging, and facilitating forums, working groups, and technical exchange meetings.
Support security aspects of system acquisition and architecture reviews, including supply chain risk management and evaluation of new technologies.
Provide cybersecurity support during audits and assessments, including preparation of documentation, responses to findings, and remediation tracking.
Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise and external cybersecurity exercises, as approved.
Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to Government leadership, ensuring objective oversight and compliance across the hosting platform.