Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Controls & Assessment Lead)
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer (Controls & Assessment Lead) will lead security controls implementation and risk assessment activities for technology integration initiatives, ensuring pilot and production integrations meet federal security requirements including NIST, RMF, FISMA, and FedRAMP, while aligning with CISA Zero Trust Strategy. Responsibilities include leading security controls assessment, establishing risk frameworks for pilot design, coordinating with RMF/security teams on authorization, conducting security assessments of proposed technology insertions, defining security boundaries for pilot environments, developing security metrics, and providing security guidance to development and operations teams; documenting controls, procedures, and compliance evidence.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
- 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering or security architecture
- Expert knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST 800-53, RMF, FISMA)
- Experience leading security assessments and authorization activities
- Strong understanding of risk management and security controls implementation
- Experience with security compliance in operational environments
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and implementation principles
- Experience assessing security of AI/ML and emerging technologies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent documentation and communication abilities
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