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# Lead Cyber Engineer - TS/SCI

- **Company:** Tenica and Associates
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $178,000.0 - $193,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Xacta, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Systems Architecture, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=00f9b6cb8ca24d8e

## About the Role

* Experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, system security assessments, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) activities.
 * Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
 * Knowledge of security control implementation, assessment, documentation, and continuous monitoring practices.
 * Experience identifying system vulnerabilities, evaluating cybersecurity risks, and coordinating mitigation or remediation activities.
 * Familiarity with applicable federal cybersecurity standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
 * Experience developing and maintaining cybersecurity documentation, security assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
 * Understanding of system security architecture, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity risk assessment methodologies.
 * Ability to coordinate with technical teams, government security personnel, and mission stakeholders.
 * Strong technical leadership, communication, and documentation skills.
 * Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Desired Qualifications

 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
 * Experience supporting cybersecurity programs within the Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other federal government environments.
 * Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, NIST RMF, and applicable DoD or IC cybersecurity requirements.
 * Experience preparing or managing security authorization documentation using eMASS, Xacta, or comparable security management platforms.
 * Knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), vulnerability scanning technologies, and security configuration assessments.
 * Experience supporting system accreditation, authorization renewals, security inspections, and continuous monitoring programs.
 * Familiarity with enterprise networks, operating systems, cloud security, and secure system architecture.
 * Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGRC, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent cybersecurity credentials.

## Description

* Provide technical leadership for cybersecurity engineering, Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and security compliance activities supporting mission-critical information systems.
 * Lead cybersecurity activities required to obtain and maintain system Authority to Operate (ATO) approvals throughout the system lifecycle.
 * Implement, assess, and maintain security controls to ensure systems meet applicable cybersecurity policies, standards, and compliance requirements.
 * Develop, review, and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation, system security plans, assessment artifacts, and authorization packages.
 * Identify, evaluate, document, and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks affecting enterprise systems and mission operations.
 * Coordinate security testing, vulnerability assessments, compliance reviews, and remediation activities to support system authorization and operational readiness.
 * Oversee cybersecurity operations, risk management, continuous monitoring, and ongoing accreditation activities.
 * Collaborate with system engineers, administrators, government security representatives, and mission stakeholders to integrate cybersecurity requirements into system design and operations.
 * Track security findings, Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), remediation efforts, and corrective actions to ensure continued compliance.
 * Assess security control effectiveness and provide technical recommendations to address vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and strengthen cybersecurity posture.
 * Develop cybersecurity reports, briefings, technical documentation, and status updates for government stakeholders and leadership.