Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dovel Technologies, Inc in Rockville, MD is seeking a Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead to chart and execute our security strategy across federal systems, aligning with NIST and risk management framework requirements.

You will guide secure design, data protection, incident response, and audits, report to executives, and ensure compliance, with a path to public trust clearance. This role demands strong communication, leadership, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Experience securing federal systems and working with NIST-based controls.
• Proven ability to assess risk and communicate security posture to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity strategy and risk management program.
• Oversee risk management framework processes, control implementation, and documentation.
• Embed security practices across systems and workflows; guide secure design and data protection.
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and facilitate audits/remediation.
• Oversee incident response planning, investigation and resolution; promote security awareness.

Skills

NIST frameworks

Risk assessment

Security governance

Federal systems security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

## Cybersecurity & Risk Management LeadApplylocations: US - MD, Rockvilletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 41665**Job Family:**IT Cyber Security**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:*** Leads cybersecurity strategy and implementation, including risk management framework processes, control implementation, and documentation.* Embeds security practices across systems and workflows, providing guidance on secure design, data protection, and access controls.* Ensures compliance with federal security standards and facilitates audits, assessments, and remediation activities.* Oversees incident response planning, investigation, and resolution, and promotes organization-wide security awareness.* Advises leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies, balancing security requirements with operational needs.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field* Eight 8 years securing federal systems* Expertise in federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST), vulnerability management, and system security* Strong risk assessment and communication skills.* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Master’s degree* Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM); experience in data-intensive or research-focused environments.* Prior NIH experienceThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Parental Leave* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Group Term Life and Travel Assistance* Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance* Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Care.com annual membership* Employee Assistance Program* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus