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DecisionPoint Corporation · 2 months ago

Cybersecurity Lead

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a Cybersecurity Lead to manage and enforce cybersecurity posture and compliance for a cloud-based enterprise environment supporting Department of Defense missions. This role involves overseeing cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring compliance with DoD mandates, and leading risk assessments within a remote work setup.

ConsultingInformation ServicesInformation Technology

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of the program’s cybersecurity framework across multiple IL environments (IL2–IL5)

Perform RMF lifecycle management, including control identification, tailoring, inheritance, and mapping to DoDI 8510.01

Develop and maintain continuous RMF evidence generation through automated compliance and monitoring pipelines using eMASS, Tenable ACAS, AWS Inspector, or similar tools

Design and implement data protection and encryption strategies aligned with DoD cloud security and NIST standards

Manage cybersecurity architecture documentation including network diagrams, system boundaries, and data flow mappings

Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation tracking through POA&M management

Ensure alignment with DISA STIGs, SRGs, and PPSM compliance requirements; perform periodic audits and assessments

Coordinate with security assessors and system engineers to maintain accreditation and Authorization to Operate (ATO) compliance

Lead continuous cyber risk assessments and control mapping to ensure evolving compliance with DoD and program directives

Manage the DevSecOps Plan and ensure continuous security integration into all development and deployment pipelines

Support implementation of Zero Trust architecture through identity management, segmentation, and telemetry

Oversee the generation and maintenance of security documentation, including SSPs, SARs, IRPs, and contingency plans

Lead incident response and remediation coordination, ensuring timely logging, root cause analysis, and reporting

Mentor cybersecurity staff and communicate compliance posture, risk levels, and readiness metrics to leadership

Qualification

Cybersecurity framework designRMF lifecycle managementZero Trust architectureAWS GovCloudDISA STIG/SRG complianceData protection strategiesVulnerability managementIncident response coordinationContinuous monitoringAnalytical skillsCommitment to improvementRisk assessmentLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Must hold an active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility preferred)

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

Minimum 7 years of experience in DoD cybersecurity, compliance, or RMF program management

Hands-on experience managing A&A activities within eMASS and implementing RMF controls in IL4/IL5 cloud environments

Proven ability to lead cross-functional cybersecurity programs and automation initiatives

Strong understanding of DoDI 8510.01 (RMF), DISA STIG/SRGs, and DoD Cloud Computing SRG

Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and continuous monitoring implementation

Proficiency in AWS GovCloud, container security (Kubernetes, Docker), and CI/CD security integration

Knowledge of FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-171/53, and CMMC frameworks

Experience with vulnerability scanning, log management, and compliance validation tools

Required: CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 IAT II baseline)

Excellent leadership and coordination skills across technical and compliance teams

Strong analytical, documentation, and communication capabilities

Proven ability to assess risk, prioritize mitigations, and drive secure operational outcomes

Commitment to continuous improvement, automation, and mission assurance

Preferred

CISSP, CISM, or CEH

AWS Certified Security – Specialty or equivalent

Company

DecisionPoint Corporation

DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities.

Founded in 2011

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees