Valiant Solutions · 1 month ago
Lead Architect & Program Manager, Compliance Automation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expValiant Solutions is seeking a Lead Architect & Program Manager, Compliance Automation to join their innovative cybersecurity team. This role involves overseeing the delivery and modernization of a federal agency's Information Security Continuous Monitoring and compliance automation initiatives while managing multidisciplinary technical teams and architecting automation solutions.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologySecurity
Responsibilities
Serve as the Program Manager overseeing contract execution, delivery schedules, staffing, and stakeholder engagement in accordance with federal governance processes
Lead all project management functions, including planning, risk management, performance tracking, and quality management of deliverables
Conduct Weekly and Monthly Program Status Reviews (PSR), Quarterly In-Progress Reviews (IPR), and provide executive briefings to senior stakeholders
Manage program resources, subcontractors, and technical workstreams to ensure alignment with ISCM modernization objectives
Ensure deliverables meet Section 508, FISMA, and federal IT security standards and are delivered on time and within scope
Serve as the technical lead architect for automation, data analytics, and compliance modernization within ISCM and CDM environments
Identify, select, and recommend AI solutions to support the ISCM program
Design and implement automation pipelines for continuous monitoring, asset discovery, compliance validation, and FISMA reporting
Oversee development of real-time dashboards, data normalization scripts (Python/Selenium/SQL), and API-driven integrations across CDM Layer A/B/C
Lead the creation of Compliance Essentials Dashboards and continuous monitoring frameworks aligned with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, SP 800-137, and SP 800-37
Guide the integration of GRC tools (e.g., CSAM, Archer, or ServiceNow GRC) to automate control tracking, CAP management, and audit reporting
Provide engineering oversight of cloud-based data services (AWS, Azure) and ensure ISCM solutions align with CISA Binding Operational Directives 22-01, 23-01, and 25-01
Direct data quality improvement initiatives for FISMA reporting, hardware/software inventory accuracy, and configuration management
Lead efforts to automate and operationalize compliance reporting aligned to NIST, FISMA, OMB, and CISA guidance
Collaborate with ISOs and ISSOs to develop and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) documentation within the GRC platform
Drive automation of Security Impact Analysis (SIA), corrective action plan (CAP) tracking, and risk dashboards
Support the agency’s achievement of Optimized FISMA Maturity (Level 5) through metrics-based management, automation, and audit readiness
Partner with cross-functional teams, including SOC, vulnerability management, CDM, and privacy, to streamline data and reporting flows
Lead modernization efforts that reduce manual compliance burdens and enhance data-driven decision-making
Advise on the acquisition and deployment of new cybersecurity technologies to improve automation and analytics capabilities
Contribute to organizational knowledge management (KM), ensuring reusable assets, SOPs, and dashboards are maintained
Qualification
Required
10+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or program management role
Experience providing overall program management and team leadership, ensuring proper staffing and workload management, proactively managing ISCM risk, delivering effective quality management (e.g., timely, accurate, and professional deliverables), and engaging stakeholders proactively
An active PMP Certification is required
BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
CISSP, CISM, or CISA is strongly preferred
Strong technical experience designing or implementing automation for compliance, ISCM, or CDM programs
Deep familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, 800-37, 800-137, OMB M-23-02, and FISMA reporting metrics
Experience with GRC tools such as CSAM, Archer, or ServiceNow GRC for control management and reporting
Knowledge of data analytics and automation tools, such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and API integrations
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interface with senior federal leadership, present program status, and translate technical information into executive-level insights
Preferred
Experience managing multi-year federal cybersecurity programs with complex reporting and compliance automation requirements
Familiarity with Splunk, Elastic, Axonius, or similar CDM technologies
Background in Zero Trust Architecture, PQC readiness, or risk operations dashboards
Proven success in improving FISMA maturity ratings through automation and analytics
Benefits
Valiant pays 99% of the Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage for Full-time Employees
Valiant contributes 25% towards Health Coverage for Family and Dependents
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance Policy for Full-time Employees
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Time On – 40 hours to pursue innovation
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
Reimbursement for Public Transit and Parking
FSA programs for: Medical Costs, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses
Company
Valiant Solutions
Valiant Solutions, LCC stands out as a premier provider of Cybersecurity and IT services aiding the Federal Government in staying ahead of complex information security challenges.
201-500 employees
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Chief Financial Officer
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