Senior Security Authorization & Risk Lead

Synergy ECP; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Flexible work options

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) responsible for enforcing security measures and conducting risk assessments. This role demands four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s in a technical field. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and DoD compliance. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000 with generous health benefits and a collaborative work environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in related roles or eight years without a degree.
• Knowledge of security design processes and risk management.
• DoD 8570 compliance with IAM II is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying security requirements for data protection.
• Perform and analyze security risk assessments.
• Contribute to building security architecture.

Skills

IT Risk Assessment

System Security Engineering

Cybersecurity Principles

Risk Management

Incident Handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or IT Engineering

Tools

Security Authorization Documentation

Intrusion Detection Systems

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Columbia, Maryland is seeking a Delegated Authorizing Official Representative (DAO-R) responsible for enforcing security measures and conducting risk assessments. This role demands four years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s in a technical field. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles and DoD compliance. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $220,000 with generous health benefits and a collaborative work environment is offered.