Cybersecurity Engineering Manager — On-Site in Reston

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Reston, VA, seeks a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing IT/security team in safeguarding classified and sensitive research environments.

You will drive RMF processes, control implementation, and policy compliance across multiple platforms, collaborating with research leadership to embed cybersecurity throughout ARL processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated RMF assessment and authorization experience.
• Knowledge of NIST/ISO standards and regulatory requirements (DoD, DISA STIG).
• Strong background with Windows and Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor IT, information security, and cybersecurity professionals; include hiring and performance management.
• Develop and maintain system security plans, certification & authorization packages, and POAMs.
• Oversee design, configuration, security, and support; ensure controls are implemented and maintained.
• Oversee risk assessments across the information system lifecycle.
• Monitor systems for policy compliance and security measures.

Skills

RMF

NIST/ISO standards

Windows & Linux

Policy & PMO familiarity

IT security leadership

Security+ / CISSP

Communication & collaboration

TS/SCI eligibility w/ CI poly

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security / IT / CS

Tools

Nessus

SCAP Compliance Checker

Splunk

VMware

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Reston, VA, seeks a Cybersecurity Engineering Manager to lead a high‑performing IT/security team in safeguarding classified and sensitive research environments.

You will drive RMF processes, control implementation, and policy compliance across multiple platforms, collaborating with research leadership to embed cybersecurity throughout ARL processes.