Strategic Cybersecurity Program Lead (DoD/IC, TS/SCI)

Applied Research Solutions; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions in Dayton, OH is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to oversee the Cyber IPT, directing all security activities across the program to meet RMF, ATO, and JWICS requirements.

You will develop and implement the program's cybersecurity strategy, coordinate with DoD/IC stakeholders, manage risk, and ensure compliance with 8570/8140 standards. A Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required with active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8–10 years in cybersecurity with 3+ years in leadership on a DoD/IC program.
• BS in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or related field; DoD RMF experience.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 certs (IAT III or IAM II) with CISSP/CISM/CASP+ preferred.
• Experience in TS/SCI environments and JWICS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Cyber IPT for program objectives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the program's cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead RMF lifecycle activities from categorization to ATO.
• Liaise with AO, SCA, and security stakeholders for accreditation.
• Oversee security documentation creation and review.
• Direct technical security activities: vulnerability scanning, STIGs, patching.
• Ensure high-side operations comply with JWICS policies.
• Brief leadership and government customers on posture and mitigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

RMF expertise

DoD/IC program experience

Security clearance TS/SCI

JWICS environment experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

ACAS

HBSS

SCAP Compliance Checker

eMASS

Patch management tools

Job description

Applied Research Solutions in Dayton, OH is seeking a senior cybersecurity leader to oversee the Cyber IPT, directing all security activities across the program to meet RMF, ATO, and JWICS requirements.

You will develop and implement the program's cybersecurity strategy, coordinate with DoD/IC stakeholders, manage risk, and ensure compliance with 8570/8140 standards. A Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required.