Senior IT Project Lead, Cybersecurity & RMF (TS/SCI)

Agile Defense

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package
Supportive work culture

Job summary

A defense technology company based in Washington, DC is hiring an IT Project Lead, SME to oversee cybersecurity operations and execution of the ISaaS program. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience, a strong knowledge of NIST RMF, and demonstrated leadership in managing large, multi-team programs. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate with senior Government representatives and ensure compliance with security protocols. A competitive benefits package and focus on employee culture are included.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience managing enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Expertise in NIST RMF, FISMA, and federal authorization processes is required.
  • Experience as a primary technical liaison with senior Government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for ISaaS teams and ensure compliance with DOJ policies.
  • Manage program performance, including oversight of budgets and staffing.
  • Assess cybersecurity risks and ensure audit readiness across the system.

Skills

Leadership
Cybersecurity
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Team Management
Communication

Education

Senior-level experience in cybersecurity
Experience with NIST RMF

Job description

A defense technology company based in Washington, DC is hiring an IT Project Lead, SME to oversee cybersecurity operations and execution of the ISaaS program. The successful candidate will have senior-level experience, a strong knowledge of NIST RMF, and demonstrated leadership in managing large, multi-team programs. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate with senior Government representatives and ensure compliance with security protocols. A competitive benefits package and focus on employee culture are included.
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