Information Security Lead

DecisionPoint Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking an Information Security Lead for an important contract providing comprehensive security support. This remote role involves leading a team in implementing essential cybersecurity initiatives and requires significant expertise in DoD compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership, particularly in a federal environment, and will hold a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience in a federal or DoD environment.
• In-depth knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, DoD 8140 compliance, and cloud security.
• U.S. Citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation (Top Secret clearance).

Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity program for MC&FP, including Zero Trust implementation.
• Manage security architecture, incident response, vulnerability assessments.
• Coordinate with inter-agency CSSPs for cybersecurity workforce certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security

Incident Response

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or related discipline

Tools

AWS GovCloud

Job description

Overview

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking an Information Security Lead for the MODES III contract, providing full-spectrum cybersecurity support to MC&FP’s AWS GovCloud-based IT enterprise. This role ensures compliance with RMF, DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and other applicable DoD security mandates.

This is a remote position with some on-site support required in Alexandria, VA. A favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation (Top Secret clearance) is required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the cybersecurity program for MC&FP, including Zero Trust implementation, RMF lifecycle activities, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring.

• Oversee compliance with DoD, DISA, and Cyber Command guidance and directives.

• Manage security architecture, incident response, vulnerability assessments, threat intelligence, and configuration management (CM).

• Implement cybersecurity metrics and KPIs aligned with NIST SP 800-55.

• Coordinate with inter-agency CSSPs and lead reporting on cybersecurity workforce certifications per DoD 8140.01/02/03.

• Provide security input on Agile DevSecOps processes, cloud deployments, and mobile app development.

Qualifications

Required:

• U.S. Citizen with a favorably adjudicated Tier 5 background investigation (Top Secret clearance).

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or related discipline.

• 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership experience in a federal or DoD environment.

• In-depth knowledge of RMF, DISA STIGs, DoD 8140 compliance, and cloud security.

• Hands-on experience supporting cybersecurity for AWS GovCloud deployments.

Desired:

• CISSP, CISM, or DoD 8140-compliant certification.

• Experience working on programs delivering PII, Privacy Act data, or CUI protections at scale.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy:DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy:In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information:By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.