Lead Federal Cyber Information Assurance Engineer

Applied Information Sciences, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Inclusive Culture

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences, Inc is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, Virginia. This role focuses on providing strategic leadership for federal information security programs, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal security compliance, a strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity.
• Experience supporting an Information Security program within a Federal Agency.
• Hands-on experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, and NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of federal information security programs.
• Manage security assessment documentation, testing, and reporting.
• Coordinate and lead security reviews and audits.

Skills

Knowledge of federal security compliance

Risk Management Framework (RMF)

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Master of Science in Information Management Systems or related field

Tools

RSA Archer eGRC

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Job description

Applied Information Sciences, Inc is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, Virginia. This role focuses on providing strategic leadership for federal information security programs, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in federal security compliance, a strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework, and excellent stakeholder management skills. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.