Zero Trust Security Lead | RMF/NIST Expert

Applied Information Sciences, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our mission-driven team as a Security Lead on a critical program. You will design secure architectures, drive RMF/NIST compliance, and advance security automation across multiple projects.

This role requires a BA/BS, Agile Scrum certification, and an active Top Secret clearance. You will mentor juniors, lead audits, and collaborate with diverse teams, with remote-capable options and a competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management.
• Agile Scrum certification required; PMP preferred.
• Active Top Secret Clearance is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of ZT architecture, RMF, and NIST compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Zero Trust (ZT) best practices and compliance measures across Contracting Officer (CO) operations.
• Develop and maintain Security and Compliance Playbook modules.
• Oversee enterprise-level security tasks to ensure adherence to RMF and NIST standards.
• Maintain comprehensive security requirements documentation for all projects.
• Perform complex evaluations of existing security procedures, processes, techniques, and models to identify gaps and implement improvements.

Skills

Zero Trust

RMF

NIST

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security automation

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in related field

Job description

Applied Information Sciences is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our mission-driven team as a Security Lead on a critical program. You will design secure architectures, drive RMF/NIST compliance, and advance security automation across multiple projects.

This role requires a BA/BS, Agile Scrum certification, and an active Top Secret clearance. You will mentor juniors, lead audits, and collaborate with diverse teams, with remote-capable options and a competitive base salary.