GRC SETA Engineer: Cyber Risk & Compliance

Waypoint Human Capital; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Waypoint Human Capital is recruiting for a SETA Engineer specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Chantilly, VA. The role requires an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and IAM Level III certification.

The candidate will support the Cyber Assurance and Innovation Division with cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, and compliance across enterprise security architectures. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (CS, Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering)
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph required
• Minimum five years' experience in cybersecurity, information systems security, governance, risk management, or related field
• Experience applying security engineering principles across system design and implementation

Responsibilities

• Provide SETA support to Cyber Assurance and Innovation Division focusing on governance, risk management, and enterprise security engineering
• Develop and implement cybersecurity governance frameworks, policies, standards, and compliance processes
• Assess enterprise systems, networks, and databases to identify security risks and compliance gaps
• Evaluate architectures and controls to ensure alignment with security requirements and mission objectives
• Provide technical guidance to government stakeholders on cybersecurity posture and risk-based decisions
• Prepare communications and briefings on risk assessments, compliance findings, and recommendations

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / IT / Engineering

Tools

IAM Level III

Job description

Waypoint Human Capital is recruiting for a SETA Engineer specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) in Chantilly, VA. The role requires an Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph and IAM Level III certification.

The candidate will support the Cyber Assurance and Innovation Division with cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, and compliance across enterprise security architectures. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, strong analytical and