IT Project Lead - Subject Matter Expert
$210k - $250k/yr
Expert
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- Senior-level experience leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity, Risk Management Framework, Information System Security Officer/Information System Security Engineer, or information assurance programs.
- Demonstrated expertise with the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework, the Federal Information Security Modernization Act, and federal authorization processes.
- Proven experience managing large, multi-team programs with budget, staffing, and performance accountability.
- Experience serving as a primary technical liaison with senior Government stakeholders.
- Required certification: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for all Information Security as a Service teams, including Information System Security Officers, Information System Security Engineers, Information System Security Representatives, and supporting staff.
- Lead the technical execution of enterprise-scale Information System Security Officer/Information System Security Engineer services across systems at varying authorization maturity levels.
- Serve as the official technical interface with Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Information Security Risk Management Unit, Authorizing Officials, and other Government stakeholders.
- Manage one or more programs or projects, including oversight of subordinate project and program managers.
- Ensure adherence to schedule, cost, scope, and performance objectives in accordance with call order requirements.
- Monitor call order performance, subcontractor execution, and funding levels; develop forecasts of program financial performance.
- Lead preparation and delivery of all required call order, programmatic, and financial reports.
- Assess cybersecurity risks, identify threats, and evaluate system and network security programs to inform Information Security as a Service strategy.
- Apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology Risk Management Framework to manage authorization activities, continuous monitoring, and incident response.
- Ensure timely Authorizations to Operate, proactive remediation of findings, and sustained audit readiness across the system portfolio.
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance programs for all Information Security as a Service products and services.
- Establish and maintain standard operating procedures in collaboration with Government personnel to improve consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
- Drive continuous improvement through metrics, performance monitoring, and lessons learned.
- Lead recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of Information Security as a Service personnel.
- Assign staff to systems and portfolios based on risk, complexity, and workload.
- Provide technical direction, mentorship, and performance feedback to professional and technical staff.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with Department of Justice, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Information Security Risk Management Unit, and other Government organizations.
- Coordinate cybersecurity operations and best practices across multiple organizational components and mission areas.
- Support cybersecurity assessments and ensure deployment of best practices resulting from those assessments.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting Department of Justice or Intelligence Community customers.
- Experience operating under performance-based or firm-fixed-price contracts.
- Familiarity with portfolio-based Information System Security Officer/Information System Security Engineer delivery models and scalable authorization approaches.
- Experience introducing automation or tooling to improve Risk Management Framework efficiency and consistency without compromising compliance.
About the company
Agile Defense provides IT and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Federal Government, including digital transformation, IT modernization, and a Virtual Security Operations Center (VSOC) to defend against cyber threats. Its services support national security and civilian missions across federal agencies, delivered through various contract vehicles. The company expands its capabilities through acquisitions (IntelliBridge and XOR Security) and focuses on AI-enabled workforce transformation and enterprise IT to enhance government operations. Unlike many suppliers, Agile Defense emphasizes a government-focused portfolio with a multidimensional VSOC and AI-driven workforce upgrades, positioning itself to meet federal security and modernization needs. The goal is to help federal agencies protect data and systems, modernize IT infrastructure, and improve cyber resilience across national security and civilian missions.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
1998
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Agile Defense won $250 million Navy logistics IT work on August 13, 2026.
- It won a $100 million Tradewinds OTA for NORAD and USNORTHCOM on July 15, 2026.
- USCIS awarded Agile Defense a five-year, $118 million RAPID contract on April 20, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Federal contract protests can freeze revenue, as GSA Polaris awards stayed contestable in June 2026.
- Agile Defense's headcount fell 6.7% year over year by March 2026.
- If Alliant 3 and RAPID recompetes slip in 2027, the pipeline breaks.
What makes Agile Defense unique
- Agile Defense pairs federal cyber services with AI, data, and digital transformation.
- Its November 2025 IntelliBridge integration unified delivery, finance, growth, and leadership.
- The February 2026 Alliant 3 award shows competitiveness in governmentwide acquisition vehicles.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support