Cybersecurity Program Lead with Security Clearance

Overview Empower AI is AI for government. Empower AI gives federal agency leaders the tools to elevate the potential of their workforce with a direct path for meaningful transformation. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Empower AI leverages three decades of experience solving complex challenges in Health, Defense, and Civilian missions. Our proven Empower AI Platform® provides a practical, sustainable path for clients to achieve transformation that is true to who they are, what they do, how they work, with the resources they have. The result is a government workforce that is exponentially more creative and productive. For more information, visit . Empower AI is proud to be recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer by Viqtory, the publisher of G.I. Jobs. This designation reflects the company''s commitment to hiring and supporting active-duty and veteran employees. Responsibilities As the Cybersecurity Program Lead provide day-to-day oversight and direct daily activities for the task order providing Security Engineering and Security Control Assessor-Validator (SCA-V) Support services to the 7 th Signal Command-Theater located Joint Base San Antonio, TX (106 th Signal Brigade). This task order includes Risk Management Framework (RMF) validation testing (also referred to under the RMF as ''assessment'') support to the Security Control Assessor (SCA). This includes supporting the Government in conducting validation preparation activities such as onsite staff assistance visits (SAVs) and other validation activities, and generating RMF scorecards. You will also provide annual assessments for installations in accordance to Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) standards and requirements. In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Empower AI ''s mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments. This position will be located at Joint Base San Antonio, TX. Highlights of Responsibilities: * Assist the Empower AI Leadership and Government Customer in synchronizing requirements throughout the life cycle of the project* Assist the Empower AI Leadership to develop and maintain the Project Management Plan and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using Microsoft Project using the Government provided validation/review schedule as a reference* Accountable for the quality and delivery of all project products, services, and deliverables* Identify any potential changes needed in the project cost, schedule, or performance, and recommend methods for implementing change* Execute daily reports and In-Process Reviews* Keep the Empower AI Leadership and COR apprised of all personnel whereabouts when in a temporary duty (TDY) location* Research and recommend the proper level of validation effort required at each installations to ensure the validation team is the right size, on-site for the right amount of time, and has the appropriate training and skills* Ensure all deliverables are submitted on time, within budget, and of the highest quality* Establish and maintain communications with all applicable stakeholders* Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned project and direct task execution* Perform reviews on Authorization packages before delivered to the Government* Assesses DoD Information Systems against the RMF security controls (IAW) Department of Defense (DoD) Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, and 800-53A, Army Regulation 25-1 and 25-2, US Army Best Business Practices (BBPs) and applicable NETCOM Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs)* Identifies mitigating factors for identified risks and proposes additional mitigation strategies for identified vulnerabilities* Evaluates a wide array of IT devices for Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance using ACAS/ Nessus, SCAP Compliance Checker, and manual checklist reviews. This includes Windows, Solaris, and Red Hat Linux servers and desktops, routers, switches, firewalls, IDS, etc Qualifications Requirements: * Current/active Secret clearance.* Bachelor''s degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.* 10+Years of Cybersecurity Experience.* DoD 8570.01-M IAM III and IAT II (CISSP preferred)* Computing Environment certifications (e.g. vendor certification from Microsoft, Cisco, or VMWare) required.* Experience with eMASS and strong understanding of CNSSI 1253* Understand Business Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Reporting Preferred Education and Experience: 10+ years of related experience in the fields of security engineering, cyber security, or Information Assurance. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Sitting for long periods * Standing for long periods * Ambulate throughout an office * Travel by land or air transportation 25% About Empower AI It is the policy of Empower AI to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. In addition, we affirm that all compensation, benefits, company-sponsored training, educational assistance, social, and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations . Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contra ctor.

Created: 2025-11-01