Security Engineering Lead

Applied Information Sciences, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our mission-driven team as a Security Lead on a critical program. You will design secure architectures, drive RMF/NIST compliance, and advance security automation across multiple projects.

This role requires a BA/BS, Agile Scrum certification, and an active Top Secret clearance. You will mentor juniors, lead audits, and collaborate with diverse teams, with remote-capable options and a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.
• Agile Scrum certification required; PMP preferred.
• Active Top Secret Clearance is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of ZT architecture, RMF, and NIST compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Zero Trust (ZT) best practices and compliance measures across Contracting Officer (CO) operations.
• Develop and maintain Security and Compliance Playbook modules.
• Oversee enterprise-level security tasks to ensure adherence to RMF and NIST standards.
• Maintain comprehensive security requirements documentation for all projects.
• Perform complex evaluations of existing security procedures, processes, techniques, and models to identify gaps and implement improvements.

Skills

Zero Trust

RMF

NIST

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security automation

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in related field

Job description

Why AIS?

When you join AIS, you're joining a mission-driven team that's passionate about making a difference. You'll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

• Employee Ownership: Your contributions directly impact the company's success, and you share in its achievements.

• Continuous Learning: Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.

• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone's voice is valued.

• Mission-Driven Work: Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

What you will be doing?

This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded.

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Security Engineer.

• Core Knowledge & Skills: Designs secure architectures, leverages advanced threat detection, leads incident response, and implements security automation.

• Work & Complexity: Manages complex incidents, conducts threat analysis, leads audits, and implements process improvements.

• Quality & Independence: Delivers high-quality reports, aligns practices with industry standards, and operates with high autonomy.

• Teamwork & Communication: Leads team projects, collaborates cross-functionally, mentors juniors, and resolves conflicts.

• Consulting & Engagement: Provides strategic consulting, leads improvement initiatives, recommends advanced technologies, and manages vendor relationships.

As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Security Engineering Lead.

Position Overview

The Security Lead is responsible for implementing and maintaining robust security practices across all program operations. This role requires expertise in Zero Trust (ZT) architecture, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines. The ideal candidate will ensure security integration throughout the enterprise, manage compliance requirements, and oversee security-related tasks to protect mission-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate Zero Trust (ZT) best practices and compliance measures across Contracting Officer (CO) operations.

• Develop and maintain Security and Compliance Playbook modules.

• Oversee enterprise-level security tasks to ensure adherence to RMF and NIST standards.

• Maintain comprehensive security requirements documentation for all projects.

• Perform complex evaluations of existing security procedures, processes, techniques, and models to identify gaps and implement improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS degree in a related field.

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.

• Certifications: Agile Scrum certification required; PMP preferred.

• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance is mandatory.

• Strong knowledge of ZT architecture, RMF, and NIST compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Active Top Secret clearance

Preferred Skills

• Experience developing security playbooks and compliance documentation.

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity requirements and enterprise security operations.

• Ability to manage security tasks and compliance in a remote environment.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.The targeted base salary range for this role is $101,000-$152,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.

Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.