Risk Manager (Cybersecurity)

Location: On customer site in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Minimal travel and flexible working hours.

Salary: $122,300–$183,400 annually for Colorado Springs.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering and advanced technology solutions for intelligence and national security customers.

What you will do

• Guide project leadership and program management through potential risks, opportunities, historical context, and emerging trends.
• Manage the project risk register according to DoW RIO practices, documenting probability, impact, mitigation plans, and ownership.
• Coordinate RMF risk activities with system owners, cybersecurity teams, Authorizing Official representatives, and program leadership to support ATO, cATO, and CtF documentation.
• Assess risks related to NIST SP 800-53 controls, DoD STIGs, supply chain security, and secure software development.
• Integrate risk reviews and mitigation priorities into Agile sprints, Program Increment planning, product backlogs, and technical roadmaps.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders on risk mandates, compliance, and risk acceptance decisions.

Requirements

• Active U.S. government TS/SCI clearance required; eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens.
• Ability to obtain and maintain JWICS and SAP/SAR clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience, with 10+ years of experience.
• DODM 8140.03 cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO.
• Experience with project management, scheduling, resource management, risk tools such as ARM or Primavera Risk Analysis, and stakeholder leadership.
• Working knowledge of Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, DevSecOps, networking, GitLab, Jira, and Confluence.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity artifacts and tools, RMF documentation, vulnerability findings, and compliance evidence supporting ATO or cATO decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Zero Harm and People First culture focused on belonging, connection, growth, and collaboration.
• Flexible working hours.
• Minimal travel requirements.
• Potential additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary performance payments.