Security Engineering Architect Lead (RMF/ATO, TS/SCI)

Xcelerate-Solutions-5; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Security Engineer Architect Lead to guide RMF/ATO activities across multiple domains and Task Orders. You will lead security engineering efforts for cloud and on‑premise environments while coordinating with DIA and NDOC security points of contact.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly, strong DoD RMF experience, and CISSP/IASAE certifications. On-site with flexible schedule, occasional remote work depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 15+ years of relevant experience or MS with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain/maintain a Polygraph.
• DoD 8570.01-M IASAE Level II certs: CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, CSSLP, or CASP+ CE (CISSP Associate not acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight of the DTP Security Team across Task Orders with focus on RMF and ATO processes.
• Provide technical guidance to team members and security solutions.
• Interact with DIA CIO and NDOC Security POCs.
• Create, improve, maintain security policies and procedures.

Skills

Security engineering

RMF

CISSP/IASAE

Cloud security

Policy development

Communication

Team leadership

Education

BS degree in related field

Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly

Tools

Tenable Security Center

Jira/Confluence

Linux/Windows

DISA STIGs

NIST SP 800-53

Job description

Xcelerate Solutions in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Security Engineer Architect Lead to guide RMF/ATO activities across multiple domains and Task Orders. You will lead security engineering efforts for cloud and on‑premise environments while coordinating with DIA and NDOC security points of contact.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly, strong DoD RMF experience, and CISSP/IASAE certifications. On-site with flexible schedule, occasional remote work depending on client needs.