Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

Axiologic Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Axiologic Solutions is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to deliver strategic cybersecurity leadership for executive stakeholders responsible for enterprise security and risk management. This role focuses on policy, governance, zero trust, and security architectures to enable mission operations.

The advisor will guide RMF/ATO activities, develop metrics, and coordinate cybersecurity programs across multiple organizations and agencies. TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy and risk management.
• Experience with RMF, CSF, NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust, and IAM.
• Experience supporting ATO processes and reciprocity initiatives.
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards and governance processes.
• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, policy, and risk management priorities.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance actions aligned with national security requirements.
• Guide RMF, ATO, reciprocity, control selection, and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Advise on zero trust architecture planning and implementation including identity management and secure access.
• Support enterprise security architectures, cybersecurity modernization, incident response planning, and vulnerability management.

Skills

RMF

CSF

Zero Trust

IAM

Executive Briefings

Cybersecurity Strategy

Education

Master's in STEM or related field

Bachelor's in Business/STEM

High School Diploma +12 years exp

Job description

Based in Northern, VA, Axiologic Solutions LLC has opportunities for you to become part of our high-quality team that delivers innovative solutions to key federal clients. We are currently seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to fulfill customer requirements with outstanding customer service and engagement. This dynamic position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically, and offer solutions to problems with a high level of professionalism.

Position Summary

The Senior Cybersecurity Advisor provides strategic cybersecurity leadership and advisory support to executive stakeholders responsible for enterprise security, risk management, and mission assurance. This position supports the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, risk management processes, and security architectures that protect enterprise systems and enable mission operations. The advisor serves as a key resource for cybersecurity policy, compliance, zero trust implementation, and executive decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, policy, and risk management priorities.
• Support the development, review, and implementation of cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance actions aligned with mission and national security requirements.
• Provide guidance on cybersecurity risk management activities, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), Authorization to Operate (ATO), reciprocity initiatives, control selection, and continuous monitoring strategies.
• Advise on zero trust architecture planning and implementation, including identity management, network segmentation, encryption, secure access, and related security principles.
• Support the development and enhancement of enterprise security architectures and cybersecurity modernization initiatives.
• Provide guidance on incident response planning, cyber preparedness, vulnerability management programs, and security operations improvements.
• Advise on security monitoring strategies and capabilities to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
• Integrate cybersecurity considerations into system development lifecycles, DevSecOps pipelines, acquisition planning, and security-by-design initiatives.
• Develop cybersecurity metrics, dashboards, executive reports, and briefing materials for senior leadership and governance forums.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities and recommendations across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.

Required Qualifications

• Experience advising executive leadership on cybersecurity strategy, governance, and risk management for large, complex enterprises.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and concepts, including Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST SP 800-53, Zero Trust Architecture, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience supporting and improving Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes and reciprocity initiatives.
• Experience developing cybersecurity policies, standards, implementation guidance, and governance processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and executive briefing skills.
• Ability to assess cybersecurity risks and develop strategic recommendations for enterprise environments.
• Must have TS/SCI with Polygraph

Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following combinations of education and experience:

• Master's degree in Business, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics), or a related field, and 6 years of relevant experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree in Business, STEM, or a related field, and 8 years of relevant experience; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 12 years of relevant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience overseeing or advising incident response planning, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with Security Operations Center (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) concepts and capabilities.
• Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements into acquisition planning, system engineering, and DevSecOps environments.
• Experience promoting security-by-design principles across enterprise technology initiatives.
• Experience briefing senior executives and presenting cybersecurity recommendations to leadership forums.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity initiatives across multiple organizations, agencies, or stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or Federal cybersecurity environments and requirements.

The salary range is provided in good faith and is based on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, Federal Government contract labor category requirements, contract wage determinations when applicable, clearance requirements, work location, relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, internal equity, and approved funding.

For proposal-contingent positions, the listed range is an anticipated good‑faith range based on current proposal assumptions. Final compensation may vary based on contract award, finalized customer requirements, approved funding, labor category alignment, and candidate qualifications.

Axiologic Solutions invests in its employees beyond compensation. Depending on position and eligibility, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, paid time off, holiday pay, 401(k) with company match, tuition assistance for courses and certifications, professional development opportunities, fitness and wellness support, electronic stipend, and other optional benefit elections.

Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may email their request to [e-mail] or call 571-295-4990. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Axiologic Solutions and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.