Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R)

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Flexible work options

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) responsible for enforcing security measures and conducting risk assessments. This role demands four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s in a technical field. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and DoD compliance. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000 with generous health benefits and a collaborative work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in related roles or eight years without a degree.
• Knowledge of security design processes and risk management.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM II is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying security requirements for data protection.
• Perform and analyze security risk assessments.
• Contribute to building security architecture.

Skills

IT Risk Assessment

System Security Engineering

Cybersecurity Principles

Risk Management

Incident Handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

Security Authorization Documentation

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R)

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Synergy ECP is a leading provider of cybersecurity, software and systems engineering, and IT services to the U.S. intelligence and defense communities.

Description: Responsible for assisting in identifying the overall security requirements for the protection of data, ensuring implementation of appropriate information security controls, performing and analyzing security risk assessments, risk management, security control assessments, and awareness activities for systems and networking operations. Provide assistance to ensure cybersecurity functions are included in the configuration management process. Interact with customers, IT staff, and high‑level corporate officers to define and achieve required cybersecurity objectives for the organization. Contribute to building security architecture, integrate legacy systems, support the acquisition/RDT&E environment, and prepare security authorization documentation.

Capabilities

• Perform security planning, assessment, risk analysis, and risk management support activities.
• Perform risk assessment and management to support integration of legacy systems into existing IT environment.
• Review and analyze cybersecurity built into systems deployed to operational environments.
• Prepare risk assessment, plan of actions, authorization recommendations, and related security authorization documentation.
• Identify and support overall security requirements for data protection, implementing information security policies, activities, and controls.
• Ensure cybersecurity functions are included in development and risk management processes, focusing on infrastructure protection and defensive IT strategy.
• Facilitate interaction with customers, IT staff, and corporate officers to define and achieve required risk management objectives.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience as an IT Risk Assessor, System Security Engineer, ISSM, ISSO, or DAO in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT Engineering, or related technical field. If no degree, an additional four (4) years of experience for a total of eight (8) years.
• Working knowledge of system security design process, defense‑in‑depth, engineering lifecycle, information domains, cross‑domain solutions, controlled interfaces, identification, authentication, authority, system integration, ICD‑503, risk management, intrusion detection, contingency planning, incident handling, configuration control, change management, auditing, security authorization process, principles of cybersecurity, and security testing.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM II is required.

Security Clearance

• TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Other Requirements

U.S. Citizenship.

Compensation

Typical salary range starts at $150,000 and stretches up to $220,000. Additional benefits include competitive health benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, flexible work options, wellness programs, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Health & Retirement: Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) plan.

Education: Company‑sponsored continuing education and certifications.

Work/Life Balance: Generous PTO, 11 holidays, flexible work options.

Corporate Culture: Collaborative office space, community events, and philanthropy initiatives.

EEO Statement

Synergy ECP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.