About the role

  • Lead and coordinate efforts to obtain and maintain ATO/ATC for production systems, ensuring compliance with applicable security frameworks.
  • Partner with Development, Cloud, and DevSecOps teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring secure-by-design implementations.
  • Review and contribute to system architectures, data flows, and Concept of Operations (CONOPS) documents to ensure alignment with Zero Trust principles and organizational security policies.
  • Support and track the remediation of vulnerabilities and deficiencies identified through scans, assessments, and audits; create and manage Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms) as required.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise cybersecurity standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent implementation of security controls across all program systems.
  • Support ongoing assessment and authorization (A&A) activities, including risk assessments, configuration management, and continuous monitoring reporting.
  • Guide teams in applying Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles—identity-centric access control, micro-segmentation, least privilege, and continuous validation—to all system designs and processes.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years supporting federal ATO/ATC processes.
  • In-depth knowledge of NIST RMF, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust Architecture frameworks.
  • Experience collaborating with ISSOs, ISSMs, SCAs, and engineering teams.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud environments and DevSecOps pipelines.
  • Strong technical understanding of network security, IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, CISM, CAP, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
  • Experience with containerized applications, infrastructure as code (IaC), and continuous compliance tools.

Benefits

  • Ability to Obtain a Public Trust clearance

Job title

Cyber Security SME

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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