Remote Privacy & Security Lead (Federal Compliance)

Unissant; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant, Inc. is seeking a Security and Privacy Lead to join our team and support a federal client.

The ideal candidate balances regulatory requirements with operational realities and mission needs, overseeing privacy and security program activities. The role involves guiding stakeholders through documentation, policy interpretation, and secure data handling while supporting ongoing privacy training and awareness efforts.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of privacy, security, or compliance experience in federal or highly regulated environments.
• Experience with FISMA systems and enterprise-wide compliance activities.
• Familiarity with privacy documentation, compliance expectations, continuous monitoring, and NIST-based security.
• Experience coordinating with technical and non-technical stakeholders to support privacy and security objectives.
• Knowledge of AI trends in securing AI applications, data protections, and FedRAMP environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead privacy and security compliance efforts to help protect PII, PHI, and other sensitive information across client systems.
• Partner with system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders to gather information, develop documentation, and support compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain privacy artifacts such as PIAs, PTAs, SORNs, and related materials.
• Interpret privacy laws, regulations, and policies and provide practical guidance on system and policy decisions.
• Support the development of privacy procedures, training materials, and awareness efforts.
• Monitor changes in privacy requirements and help stakeholders understand resulting impacts and adjustments.

Skills

Privacy

Security

Regulatory compliance

FISMA

NIST

Stakeholder coordination

AI privacy

FedRAMP

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

CIPP/US

CIPM

Job description

Unissant, Inc. is seeking a Security and Privacy Lead to join our team and support a federal client.

The ideal candidate balances regulatory requirements with operational realities and mission needs, overseeing privacy and security program activities. The role involves guiding stakeholders through documentation, policy interpretation, and secure data handling while supporting ongoing privacy training and awareness efforts.