SAIC Apply Now Cyber Security Architect / Policy Lead Remote in Remote Work, VA, US

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• Updated 21 hours ago Full Time On-site USD $160,001.00 - 200,000.00 per year SAIC Fitment Dice Job Match Score™ To see how well you match this job, please log in or create an account . Once logged in, be sure to complete your profile to get the most accurate match score. Job Details Skills SAP GRC Security Clearance Security Architecture Authorization IT Management Profit And Loss Vulnerability Scanning Risk Assessment IPv6 Encryption Auditing Documentation Continuous Monitoring Security Controls FIPS Management Patch Management Vulnerability Management Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence OMB TMS Training Project Management Performance Management Preventive Maintenance Information Security Information Assurance Computer Science JD Cyber Security

NIST SP 800

Series Risk Management Framework RMF Information Systems Fortify Nessus Cloud Computing Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Regulatory Compliance Fed

RAMP FISMA HIPAA

Cloud Security

CISA SAML ISSAP CISSP CISM

Security+ Information Technology Systems Engineering

FOCUS SAP GRC

Security Clearance Security Architecture Authorization IT Management Profit And Loss Vulnerability Scanning Risk Assessment IPv6 Encryption Auditing Documentation Continuous Monitoring Security Controls FIPS Management Patch Management Vulnerability Management Machine Learning (ML) Artificial Intelligence OMB TMS Training Project Management Performance Management Preventive Maintenance Information Security Information Assurance Computer Science JD Cyber Security

NIST SP 800

Series Risk Management Framework RMF Information Systems Fortify Nessus Cloud Computing Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Regulatory Compliance Fed

RAMP FISMA HIPAA

Cloud Security

CISA SAML ISSAP CISSP CISM

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Summary Job ID:

2617063-OTHLOC-043

Location:

Remote Work, VA, US Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Category:

Cyber Subcategory:

Cyber GRC Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

None Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

Public Trust Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_

REMOTE Description Position Summary:

The Cyber Security Architect/Policy Lead is the program's senior cybersecurity authority, responsible for designing and enforcing the security architecture, managing the ATO/A&A lifecycle, and ensuring all HELM Product Line systems comply with VA, federal, and FISMA cybersecurity requirements. This role also serves as the primary interface with VA Information Security Officers (ISOs), Field Security Services (FSS), and the Office of Cyber Security (OCS). Key Responsibilities Lead the development and maintenance of all Assessment and Authorization (A&A) artifacts required to obtain and maintain Authority to Operate (ATO) for all HELM Product Line systems, in accordance with

NIST SP 800-37

Rev 2 and VA Handbook 6500 Serve as the primary technical lead for cybersecurity, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), and RMF compliance across the HELM PL Participate in vulnerability scans and quality reviews in accordance with

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5; remediate critical and high severity vulnerabilities identified through government scans Provide vulnerability scanning reports and risk assessments per

NIST SP 800-30

Rev 1 Ensure cloud solutions comply with Fed

RAMP, VA

Directive 6500/6517, VA Zero Trust Architecture principles, TIC 3.0 , IPv6 requirements, and all VA cybersecurity policies Implement required cloud security controls: encryption in transit and at rest, boundary protection, audit logging, identity federation, and secrets management Develop and maintain cybersecurity policy documentation, POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring artifacts Coordinate with VA ISOs, FSS, and OCS to support ATO compliance and respond to security findings Ensure all HELM systems comply with VA Critical Security Controls (effective July 1, 2025) and VA Memorandum "VA Security Controls" Support

FICAM/PIV

logical access policy compliance, including

IAL 3, AAL

3, and FAL 3 assurance levels Enforce cryptographic requirements per FIPS 140-2/140-3 and

NIST SP 800-52

; document cryptographic system protections Manage patching governance: document patch management, vulnerability management, and mitigation processes Advise on AI/ML security implications and ensure AI systems comply with applicable EOs and OMB memoranda (E.O. 13960, 14319, M-25-21, M-26-04) Ensure all contractor personnel complete VA mandatory cybersecurity training (TMS #10176) and role-based security training Respond to security incidents; coordinate with VA PM and VA Information Security Officer within required timeframes Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred Must have a Bachelors and 13 years of experience, Masters degree and 11 years of experience or a PhD or JD and 8 years of experience. 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, with at least 5 years supporting federal IT programs under

FISMA/RMF

Deep expertise in

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5, NIST

SP 800-37

Rev 2 (RMF), and VA Handbook 6500 Demonstrated experience obtaining and maintaining ATOs for federal information systems Proficiency with VA or federal security scanning tools (Fortify, WASA, Nessus, or equivalent) Experience with Zero Trust Architecture principles and implementation in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, VAEC) Demonstrated expertise in VA Zero Trust Architecture, TIC 3.0, and ATO compliance (required per program standards) Knowledge of Fed

RAMP, FISMA, HIPAA/PHI

security requirements, and VA Directive 6517 (cloud security) Familiarity with CISA Binding Operational Directives (BOD 19-02, BOD 22-01, BOD 23-01) [43] Experience with

FICAM, PIV/CAC

logical access, SAML, and identity assurance frameworks [36] Must be eligible for VA background investigation (likely Tier 4/High Risk); must be US-based [26,29,30] Preferred Certifications

CISSP-ISSAP CISSP-ISSEP GIAC GSLC CISM

CompTIA Security+ Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools ("AI") that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id:

10111346

Position Id:

2617063-OTHLOC-100000685975043 Posted 21 hours ago Company Info About

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Today Job ID:

2617063

Location:

Remote Work, TX, US Date Posted:

2026-09-21

Category:

Cyber Subcategory:

Cyber GRC Schedule:

Full-Time Shift:

Day Job Travel:

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required:

None Clearance Level Must Be Able to

Obtain:

Public Trust Potential for

Remote Work:

ORA_

REMOTE Description Position Summary:

The Cyber Security Architect/Policy Lead is the program's senior cybersecurity authority, responsible for designing and enforcing the security architecture, manag Full-time

USD 160,001.00 - 200,000.00

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