Drive enterprise cybersecurity risk management by quantifying risks, assessing control effectiveness, and ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53, FISMA, and DOE policies
Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, audits, and user awareness programs
Maintain and manage the enterprise Risk Register and POA&M lifecycle
Monitor/report critical cyber risks; use dashboards and metrics to inform leadership
Design security awareness programs and phishing simulations
Collaborate with engineers and analysts to define compliance guardrails and prioritize remediation activities
Generate automated risk metrics, heat maps, and executive-level security reports
Requirements
Applicant must be a U.S. citizen residing in the U.S.
This position requires obtaining a clearance through the Department of Education. Applicants must be willing to undergo a background check as part of the hiring process.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 5-7 years of relevant experience.
Experience: 3+ years in GRC, third-party risk management, federal compliance (NIST 800-53, 800-37)
Certifications: (candidates MUST HAVE obtained at least one)