DoD Cloud & RMF Cyber Lead | Azure & Zero Trust

Science Applications International Corp.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Lead to provide technical leadership for secure cloud and on-prem environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and DoD missions. This role combines hands-on cyber engineering, RMF/ATO leadership, and direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

The position will be onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. You will guide a small team, drive security strategy and execution, present status and risks to government customers, and mentor staff on RMF, tooling, and cloud

Qualifications

• At least 14 years in cybersecurity hands-on work.
• Experience leading cyber or cloud security efforts and small teams.
• Excellent customer-facing communication with government stakeholders.
• Deep DoD/Federal cybersecurity policy and RMF knowledge.
• Azure security experience, including Defender for Cloud and Sentinel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and briefing materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary cyber point of contact for the customer, providing clear, confident, and professional communication in meetings, briefings, and working sessions.
• Lead a cybersecurity team responsible for RMF, ATO packages, POA&M management, and continuous monitoring for on-prem and cloud-hosted systems.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud architectures in Microsoft Azure, with emphasis on DoD IL4/5/6 environments and related security/compliance requirements.
• Lead or support the design and implementation of Zero Trust-aligned solutions, including identity-centric security, network segmentation, data protection, and continuous monitoring.
• Oversee integration and operation of cybersecurity toolsets across cloud and on-prem environments (e.g., SIEM, EDR, CSPM/CIEM, vulnerability management, logging/monitoring, SOAR).
• Ensure high-quality RMF and ATO documentation (SSPs, SARs, PCIAs, etc.) and strong POA&M lifecycle management to support timely authorization and sustainment.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

RMF/ATO leadership

DoD policy knowledge

Customer-facing

Cloud security (Azure)

Zero Trust concepts

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD or JD

Tools

SIEM

EDR

CSPM/CIEM

POA&M management

SOAR

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Cyber Lead to provide technical leadership for secure cloud and on-prem environments, with a focus on Microsoft Azure and DoD missions. This role combines hands-on cyber engineering, RMF/ATO leadership, and direct engagement with senior stakeholders.

The position will be onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. You will guide a small team, drive security strategy and execution, present status and risks to government customers, and mentor staff on RMF, tooling, and cloud