Senior Cybersecurity Lead – TS/SCI RMF & DoD Systems

PingWind, Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eleven Federal Holidays

Paid Time Off accrued

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k with matching

Continuing education assistance

Job summary

PingWind, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cybersecurity Lead to direct the cybersecurity program supporting DoD Army mission systems.

You will provide senior leadership across RMF assessment/authorization, security engineering, vulnerability management, and documentation for classified and unclassified systems. Responsibilities include leading RMF activities, coordinating with government assessment officials, ensuring DoD/NIST/STAIG alignment, and driving continuous risk reduction while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated senior‑level experience leading DoD/Army cybersecurity programs, RMF assessment/authorization, security engineering, and continuous risk management for enterprise information systems.
• Expert knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, DoDI 8510.01, DoDI/DoDD 8500-series cybersecurity requirements, DISA STIGs, and related Army cybersecurity policy
• Experience developing and maintaining RMF artifacts such as SSPs, PPSM information, POA&M, risk/vulnerability assessments, security‑control evidence, and authorization packages
• Experience leading vulnerability management, security scanning, patch assessment, IAVM/IAVA processes, remediation prioritization, and technical risk reporting
• Working knowledge of secure systems engineering and software assurance, including static analysis, secure configuration, FOSS/third‑party risk, SBOM concepts, and OWASP/DISA application‑security practices
• Ability to lead cybersecurity staff, work across engineering/development/operations teams, brief Government leaders and assessors, and drive issues through formal approval/governance processes
• Must meet the applicable DoDM 8140.03/DCWF qualification requirements for the assigned cybersecurity work role and proficiency level, including required continuing professional development
• TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation and operation of the contract cybersecurity program and maintain the security expertise needed to support systems engineering, software design/integration, testing, training, and lifecycle support
• Serve as the contractor primary cybersecurity/IS systems-engineering point of contact and coordinate security activities with Government cybersecurity leadership, assessors, authorizing officials, engineers, developers, administrators, and program management
• Lead RMF Assess and Authorize activities and support achievement and maintenance of ATO/ATC or IATT decisions as appropriate for supported missions
• Ensure system cybersecurity implementation is aligned with applicable DoD and Army requirements, NIST 800-series controls, CNSS guidance, DISA STIGs, and other governing cybersecurity policies identified by the PWS
• Provide cybersecurity engineering across the system security architecture, including security configuration/implementation, product selection, threat assessment, vulnerability assessment, and risk assessment documentation
• Manage security exceptions, alternative implementations, and discrepancies through appropriate Government review and Change Control Board approval before implementation
• Oversee software-assurance activities for Government software, including risk management for third‑party/public-domain/FOSS components, Software Bill of Materials where feasible, mobile‑code approvals, static code analysis, DISA APP DEV STIG implementation, OWASP Top 10 mitigation, and applicable software‑assurance practices
• Oversee hardware‑assurance baseline inventory requirements and maintain security‑relevant hardware information in the Army authoritative cybersecurity repository as required
• Lead Information Assurance Vulnerability Management activities, including Vulnerability Management Plan content, patch review, security scans, IAVA/IAVM tracking, test reporting, and use of DISA‑approved scanning tools
• Produce, maintain, and deliver RMF cybersecurity artifacts including the System Security Plan, Ports/Protocols/Services Matrix, POA&M, and other required documentation
• Prioritize and drive remediation of identified vulnerabilities and weaknesses, with High and Moderate risks addressed first and Low-risk findings managed as part of comprehensive risk reduction
• Ensure cybersecurity personnel maintain required qualifications and continuous professional development in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and applicable DCWF work roles/proficiency levels

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

PingWind, Inc. in Huntsville, AL seeks a Cybersecurity Lead to direct the cybersecurity program supporting DoD Army mission systems.

You will provide senior leadership across RMF assessment/authorization, security engineering, vulnerability management, and documentation for classified and unclassified systems. Responsibilities include leading RMF activities, coordinating with government assessment officials, ensuring DoD/NIST/STAIG alignment, and driving continuous risk reduction while