Technical Lead - Cybersecurity Operations

Unissant, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Unissant, Inc. seeks a Technical Lead - Cybersecurity Operations to oversee governance, risk, and compliance across hosting platforms in support of a federal mission. Role includes RMF lifecycle, ATO processes, vulnerability oversight, and reporting to leadership.

The position requires extensive experience with NIST, OMB directives, and Zero Trust, plus coordinating with CISOs and system owners. Travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance for federal or large enterprise environments.
• Ability to develop and maintain security documentation (SSPs, POA&Ms, ISAs, MOUs).
• Familiarity with NIST, RMF, ATO processes, and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead GRC activities and ensure alignment with federal requirements across systems.
• Oversee RMF lifecycle, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring.
• Provide independent validation of security controls in hosting environments.
• Coordinate risk management actions with system owners and stakeholders.
• Report security risks, incidents, and remediation progress to leadership.

Skills

GRC leadership

Risk management

Security compliance

FedRAMP

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Unissant, Inc. delivers innovative capabilities to the agencies that keep our nation healthy and safe. We apply our domain expertise, data acumen, and technology know-how to achieve breakthrough results for our clients. Working collaboratively, we advance missions and careers through a focus on honesty, integrity, and dependability. We continuously look for talent, excited to join that effort. To learn more about our exciting organization, please visit us at www.unissant.com.

We are seeking a Technical Lead - Cybersecurity Operations, who will be responsible for providing independent oversight and compliance validation across hosting platform services in support of a federal mission. The Cybersecurity Technical Lead will support Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities, RMF lifecycle management, ATO processes, vulnerability management oversight, and cybersecurity reporting across regulated federal environments.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Governance, Risk, and Compliance activities, ensuring alignment with federal cybersecurity requirements and agency policies across all supported systems.
• Oversee the full Risk Management Framework lifecycle, including Assessment and Authorization processes, ATO maintenance, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Provide independent validation and oversight of security controls implemented within hosting platform environments, ensuring separation from operational responsibilities.
• Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones, risk acceptance decisions, and remediation progress in coordination with system owners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the agency Information Security Program, CISO, ISSOs, and system owners to ensure timely escalation, resolution, and reporting of security risks and incidents.
• Oversee vulnerability management reporting, metrics, and compliance dashboards, ensuring accurate tracking and alignment with customer requirements.
• Advise stakeholders on security policies, compliance requirements, and best practices, supporting implementation of federal guidance including NIST, OMB, and Zero Trust.
• Assist in planning, staging, and facilitating forums, working groups, and technical exchange meetings.
• Support security aspects of system acquisition and architecture reviews, including supply chain risk management and evaluation of new technologies.
• Provide cybersecurity support during audits and assessments, including preparation of documentation, responses to findings, and remediation tracking.
• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of enterprise and external cybersecurity exercises, as approved.
• Serve as the primary cybersecurity advisor to Government leadership, ensuring objective oversight and compliance across the hosting platform.

Work Experience and Job Skills:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience supporting cybersecurity programs within federal or large enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in Governance, Risk, and Compliance functions, including Risk Management Framework, Assessment and Authorization, and continuous monitoring.
• Proven experience supporting and managing ATO processes, including development and maintenance of security documentation such as SSPs, POA&Ms, ISAs, and MOUs.
• Experience interpreting and implementing federal cybersecurity requirements and guidance, including FISMA, NIST SP 800-37, NIST SP 800-53, and OMB directives.
• Demonstrated experience performing vulnerability management oversight, risk assessment, and compliance reporting.
• Experience coordinating with Chief Information Security Officers, Information System Security Officers, and system owners in regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud and hybrid environments and associated security considerations, including FedRAMP and Zero Trust.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• ITIL® v3 or ITIL® 4 Foundation certification required.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate cybersecurity risks, compliance requirements, and technical findings to Government leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to write clear and concise documentation, reports, and responses in a highly confidential manner.

Travel:

• Willing to travel as needed.

Environmental Requirements:

• Mainly sedentary; in an office environment.
• May be required to lift up to ten (10) pounds.
• Flexible in working extended hours.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Unissant management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

Please note: Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.

Unissant, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M/F/Disability/Vets).