Lead Cybersecurity Engineer - TS/SCI + CI Polygraph Required

cFocus Software Incorporated; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

cFocus Software seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to support the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This on-site role is in the Washington DC area and requires TS/SCI with CI Polygraph clearance.

The position provides cybersecurity leadership for a government contract and requires DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification. Responsibilities include architecture design, threat modeling, risk assessments, and coordination with government teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• CI Polygraph clearance required.
• 8+ years in application security and secure software development.

Responsibilities

• Provides cybersecurity leadership for all contract activities.
• Develops and implements comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Leads security architecture design, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Coordinates with Government cybersecurity teams and ensures compliance with applicable security frameworks.
• Oversees security testing, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
• Mentors cybersecurity staff and promotes security awareness across the contractor team.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

CI Polygraph

Security leadership

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III

Education

B.S. Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Tools

DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III

Job description

cFocus Software seeks a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer to join our program supporting the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). This position is on site in the Washington DC, MD, & VA area. This position requires a TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance.
Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI + CI Polygraph clearance
• B.S. Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience with application security and secure software development
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level III certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security)

Duties:

• Provides cybersecurity leadership and oversight for all contract activities.
• Develops and implement comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Leads security architecture design, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Coordinates with Government cybersecurity teams and ensures compliance with all applicable security frameworks and regulations.
• Oversee security testing, vulnerability management, and incident response activities.
• Mentors cybersecurity staff and promote security awareness across the contractor team