Cybersecurity Engineer Lead

PingWind, Inc.; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Medical plan options

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

401k match

Job summary

PingWind, Inc. is seeking a Virtualization Architect to design, implement, and optimize enterprise virtualization across data centers and hybrid cloud environments. The role provides leadership for secure, scalable infrastructure supporting DoD missions and critical operations.

The ideal candidate will drive RMF/CAP/ATO processes, coordinate CND policies, and oversee certification efforts, with DoD network experience and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• DoD 8570.01 M compliance for IAM Level III required.

Responsibilities

• Guide AO and IAPM in protecting and mitigating unauthorized activity on DoD networks.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity programs and coordinate policies.

Skills

Secret clearance

DoD 8570 IAM Level III

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location: Shaw AFB, SC. Required Clearance: Secret. Certifications: DoD 8570.01 M compliance for IAM Level III. Required Education: HS Diploma/GED. Required Experience: Minimum of three years of experience with RMF/ Risk Management Framework and seven years’ experience with DoD cyber working with NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and CPN-X (or other CENTCOM CX network environment) supporting DoD Cyber.

Position Description

PingWind is seeking a Virtualization Architect responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise virtualization environments that support critical business and mission operations. This role provides strategic and technical leadership for virtualization platforms, ensuring scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure across data centers, hybrid cloud environments, and enterprise networks.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the AO and Information Assurance Program Manager (IAPM) in protecting, detecting, characterizing, countering, and mitigating unauthorized activity and vulnerabilities on DoD information networks and systems
• Assist in developing and implementing cybersecurity programs and shall provide recommendations for, and coordination of, administrative policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain a process to identify and track cybersecurity requirements, identify possible solutions, manage cybersecurity actions, and document decisions and certification efforts
• Validate cybersecurity compliance, review documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Advise and assist organizations in the preparation of RMF documentation, Connection Approval Process (CAP), and ATO requests for existing and proposed system or network changes
• Coordinate Computer Network Defense (CND) policies and procedures across the SWA AOR
• Provide oversight of PM and Programs of Record (POR) cybersecurity compliance; coordinate certification and accreditation efforts for PM or POR systems

Required Qualifications

• Secret
• DoD 8570.01 M compliance for IAM Level III

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree

About PingWind

PingWind is focused on delivering outstanding services to the federal government. We have extensive experience in the fields of cybersecurity, development, IT infrastructure, supply chain management and other professional services such as system design and continuous improvement. PingWind is an SBA certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with offices in Northern Virginia and Huntsville AL.

www.PingWind.com

Our benefits include:

• Eleven Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off accrued each pay period
• Parental Leave
• Three medical plan choices with generous employer contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k with competitive matching and vesting schedule
• Continuing education assistance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Medical, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include Calm Health app and WellHub gym subsidy (formerly GymPass)
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance

Salary Range

$104K - $145K

The pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) job responsibilities, education, certifications, experience, as well as internal equity mapping and alignment with market data, or other applicable laws.

PingWind, Inc. does not discriminate in employment opportunities, terms, and conditions of employment, or practices on the basis of race, age, gender, religious or political beliefs, national origin or heritage, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.