Engineering Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the Compliance Engineering department, building a world-class team of compliance engineers and security professionals
• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for compliance automation technologies and methodologies
• Drive innovation in Policy as Code implementations and continuous compliance monitoring
• Partner with executive leadership to align compliance engineering initiatives with business objectives
• Establish department OKRs and performance metrics that demonstrate measurable compliance ROI
• Ensure timelines and quarterly KPIs are met and hold team accountable
• Oversee the technical architecture and development of compliance automation solutions across AWS GovCloud and commercial cloud environments
• Lead the design and implementation of automated security control inheritance mechanisms
• Drive integration of compliance monitoring into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
• Ensure seamless integration with identity management platforms and Zero Trust architectures
• Champion the development of real-time compliance visibility and reporting capabilities
• Lead System Security Plan (SSP) development and continuous authority to operate (cATO) processes
• Drive preparation and support for third-party assessments and audits
• Ensure alignment with FISMA, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and other compliance requirements
• Stay current with evolving regulations and proactively adapt platform capabilities
• Lead compliance engineering efforts across Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and commercial regions
• Drive Google Cloud Platform (GCP) compliance capabilities development and implementation
• Oversee multi-cloud compliance architecture design and deployment strategies
• Ensure proper implementation of cloud security controls including encryption, network segmentation, and access management
• Champion infrastructure as code (IaC) practices for compliant cloud deployments

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field; 8+ years of experience in DevOps, cybersecurity, engineering, or related fields; 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
• Technical Expertise: Expert-level knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS GovCloud, with relevant certifications preferred (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty); Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and security controls; Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible); Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in secure environments; Experience with Identity and Access Management solutions and Zero Trust architectures; Strong background in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security integration
• Leadership & Communication: Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams; Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives; Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant technical field
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, AWS/GCP certifications
• Background in software development or system architecture
• Experience with compliance automation tools and Policy as Code frameworks
• Previous experience in government contracting or federal consulting
• Knowledge of CMMC requirements and assessment processes

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid or remote position based out of our Sterling, VA office. The role does require eligibility for a US Secret clearance which includes being a US Citizen, clean background check etc. please ensure you met all the eligibility requirements before applying.

Salary

The base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to receive top-notch Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability benefits as well as generous paid flex-time, education and technology reimbursement.
• 100% employer covered health care premiums
• 6% 401k match
• Education and professional development budget
• 25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenure
• Annual technology budget

Core Values

Grow With Purpose
Confident, Not Cocky
The IT Factor
Team Player
Whole Authentic Self