Assessment and Authorization Team Lead (Cybersecurity)

Location: Remote within the United States; the position is associated with Washington, DC and requires work supporting the Department of Energy.

Salary: $160,000–$170,000 per year

Company

Federal logistics and administrative support organization serving government customers and Alaska Native shareholder communities.

What you will do

• Lead all phases of the Risk Management Framework, including planning, analysis, testing, integration, documentation, and presentations.
• Assess NIST and FISMA systems, evaluate security controls, identify weaknesses, and communicate security risks and implications.
• Lead and mentor Assessors, Security Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, and FedRAMP teams.
• Review security packages, findings, system changes, deviations, System Security Plans, Risk Assessments, and POA&Ms.
• Coordinate remediation schedules and milestones with ISSOs, system owners, TPOCs, SCAs, contractors, government stakeholders, and federal leadership.
• Respond to internal and external audit data calls and brief federal leadership on assessment outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations, security control assessments, or related technical security functions.
• Expert knowledge of the RMF process, NIST SP 800-53, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and applicable security and privacy regulations.
• Experience leading control applicability assessments and technical testing across inherited, hybrid, and standalone controls in cloud and non-cloud environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing, presenting, and defending security documentation and assessment results.
• Ability to complete a DOE background investigation and obtain federal government clearance, including DOE L clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work arrangement supporting federal projects.
• Regular full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits.
• Paid time off and additional voluntary benefits.
• Supportive environment focused on innovation, diversity, professional growth, and retirement options.