Cybersecurity Compliance Lead

Kavaliro; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 167,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to join their team in Washington, D.C. This vital role involves ensuring compliance with the Department of Defense's cybersecurity regulations and risk management frameworks. The ideal candidate will lead incident response efforts, conduct security training, and maintain essential cybersecurity documentation. With a focus on governance and continuous auditing, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic IT environment. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for cybersecurity and compliance, this role could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with DoD’s Risk Management Framework and cybersecurity regulations.
• Conduct Information Assurance awareness training for customers.

Skills

Cybersecurity Compliance

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Incident Response

Cybersecurity Governance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

6+ years of experience in cybersecurity

Tools

eMASS

Job description

Location: District of Columbia, United States

Sector: IT

Salary: 167,000.00 US to 177,000.00 US per annum

Job Overview:
Kavaliro is seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to support our client in Washington, D.C. This position requires an experienced professional with in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity compliance, risk management frameworks, and Department of Defense (DoD) security regulations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring cybersecurity compliance, providing incident response support, and conducting security training for personnel. This role requires a proactive leader with expertise in cybersecurity governance and continuous auditing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with DoD’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) and applicable cybersecurity regulations.
• Develop and maintain technical cybersecurity documentation and presentations.
• Provide incident response support, including intrusion detection and classified spill remediation.
• Conduct Information Assurance (IA) awareness training for customers.
• Maintain expert knowledge of NIST, DoD, and Army security regulations to support compliance initiatives.
• Ensure the continuous auditing and maintenance of the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support System (eMASS).

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship required.
• IAM Level III certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GSLC).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD’s RMF processes and cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong experience in cybersecurity documentation, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity topics to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within a classified environment.
• Hands-on experience with eMASS and other compliance tools.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage cybersecurity projects.

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.