Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description

Summary

The Lead Cyber Security Engineer oversees security architecture, compliance, and risk management activities to ensure secure and compliant system operations. This role focuses on authorization support, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring while partnering closely with development, operations, and client security stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee security requirements development, tracking, and testing to support system authorization and acceptable operational risk
• Identify system vulnerabilities through ongoing testing, threat analysis, and vendor security monitoring
• Coordinate technical security activities and system status reporting including POA&Ms and IV&V engagements
• Collaborate with client ISSOs and ISSMs to support continuous diagnostics, monitoring, and FISMA reporting
• Develop, manage, and maintain compliance documentation including SSPs, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring reports
• Define and implement security control requirements aligned with FedRAMP and NIST SP 800-53 standards
• Coordinate SOC2 certification activities with external auditing organizations
• Oversee security operations including access control, logging, intrusion detection, incident response, and configuration management
• Provide cybersecurity consulting on program risks and corrective actions
• Support proposal activities for new features and system enhancements
• Participate in daily stand-ups and collaborate as an active member of the software development team
• Provide security support for production deployments and interface with stakeholders on security requirements
• Promote secure software engineering practices including test automation, modularization, and simplification
• Document security and software designs including diagrams and data flow documentation

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years of network or cybersecurity experience
• CISSP certification
• Hands-on experience managing POA&Ms and working with FedRAMP controls
• Experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and Agile development practices
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, authorization processes, and operational risk
• Ability to work effectively across diverse teams and multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in Windows-based environments

Tech Stack

Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, POA&M, SOC2, Windows Operating Systems, Security Monitoring Tools

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday with remote work eligibility.

About the Client

Our client is a technology and services organization supporting complex government and enterprise cybersecurity initiatives focused on secure, compliant system delivery.

Why Join the Team?

• Lead cybersecurity architecture and compliance efforts on high-impact programs
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and security teams
• Work on mission-critical systems with strong emphasis on security best practices

How to Apply

Submit your resume to people@ignitetalentpartners.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.