Cybersecurity Systems Engineer & RMF Lead

Montgomery County Public Schools; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 62,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Lead Security Engineer to coordinate and maintain system-wide information security initiatives. You will manage RMF activities, ensure compliance, and lead disaster recovery strategies across enterprise networks.

The role requires strong communication skills, detailed documentation, and experience with vulnerability management and security frameworks. 12-month schedule with potential extended hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of risk management processes, cybersecurity and privacy policies.
• Experience with vulnerability management and disaster recovery planning.
• Ability to design and communicate network security and DR diagrams to management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, design, and maintain system-wide information security and compliance initiatives.
• Lead network disaster recovery solutions and review vendor security reports.
• Execute RMF activities and ensure compliance with DoIT processes.
• Maintain architecture artifacts, system documentation and configuration diagrams.
• Communicate effectively with staff and senior leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Vulnerability management

Disaster recovery

Network security

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

CISA

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a Lead Security Engineer to coordinate and maintain system-wide information security initiatives. You will manage RMF activities, ensure compliance, and lead disaster recovery strategies across enterprise networks.

The role requires strong communication skills, detailed documentation, and experience with vulnerability management and security frameworks. 12-month schedule with potential extended hours during peak periods.