Cybersecurity Lead / Information Assurance Manager

Unity Compass; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Compass seeks a Cybersecurity Lead / Information Assurance Manager to direct enterprise cybersecurity, IA, and security engineering programs at Virginia; TS/SCI eligible at start. The role requires 10+ years ISSE experience and 3+ years of supervisory leadership, with DoD 8570.01-M IAT III compliance and CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities include leading C&A/RMF, mentoring IA staff, coordinating with Gov and contractors, and supporting vulnerability management, monitoring, incidents, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive ISSE experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT III compliant; CISSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity, information assurance, and security engineering activities.
• Establish and implement system-wide cybersecurity and information security requirements.
• Lead C&A/RMF compliance activities and security documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity/IA personnel.
• Support vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and continuous monitoring.
• Review system engineering and technical documentation for security requirements.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with Government personnel, contractors, and technical teams.
• Support audits, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities.

Skills

ISSE experience

Security architecture

Vulnerability management

Threat mitigation

RMF/C&A

Public-key technologies

Leadership

Mentorship

Tools

HBSS/McAfee

Cisco SourceFire

SolarWinds

NitroSecurity

Job description

Position: Cybersecurity Lead / Information Assurance Manager

Clearance: TS/SCI - Must be eligible for and adjudicated at contract start

Experience: 10+ years in Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE)

Management Experience: 3+ years of supervisory/management experience

Certification: DoD 8570.01-M IAT III compliant; CISSP preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead enterprise cybersecurity, information assurance, and security engineering activities.


• Establish and implement system-wide cybersecurity and information security requirements.


• Lead C&A/RMF compliance activities and security documentation.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cybersecurity/IA personnel.


• Support vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and continuous monitoring.


• Review system engineering and technical documentation for security requirements.


• Coordinate cybersecurity activities with Government personnel, contractors, and technical teams.


• Support audits, assessments, inspections, and compliance activities.

Key Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive ISSE experience.


• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience.


• Fully Qualified Level Navy Validator per OPNAVINST 5239.


• Strong experience in ISSE, security architecture, vulnerability management, threat mitigation, and RMF/C&A.


• Experience with tools such as HBSS/McAfee, Cisco SourceFire, SolarWinds, or NitroSecurity.


• Experience with public-key-based technologies/applications.