Cybersecurity & Risk Management Lead

Travel Required: None
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "Public Trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication prior to onboarding. Active Public Trust or suitability preferred.

What You Will Do

• Leads cybersecurity strategy and implementation, including risk management framework processes, control implementation, and documentation.
• Embeds security practices across systems and workflows, providing guidance on secure design, data protection, and access controls.
• Ensures compliance with federal security standards and facilitates audits, assessments, and remediation activities.
• Oversees incident response planning, investigation, and resolution, and promotes organization-wide security awareness.
• Advises leadership on risk posture and mitigation strategies, balancing security requirements with operational needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
• Eight (8) years securing federal systems.
• Expertise in federal security frameworks (e.g., NIST), vulnerability management, and system security.
• Strong risk assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
• Experience in data-intensive or research-focused environments.
• Prior NIH experience.

Pay

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00–$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance.
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach.
• Care.com annual membership.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID theft protection, etc.).
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.