Cybersecurity Assurance Program Lead

Overview

Silotech Group provides Advanced Cyber Solutions, Intelligence Solutions, Enterprise/Cloud IT Services and Products, and Managed IT/Security Services to Federal, State, and Commercial clients. We provide Federal Government and Commercial clients with customized, agile technical solutions focused on data, enterprise platforms, service engagement, and customer workforce development through trust-driven and collaborative relationships. Our vision is to help customers achieve their most challenging goals by unifying innovation, integrity, and exemplary services and products.

We are seeking a highly qualified professional to serve as the Cybersecurity Assurance Program Lead in support of the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). This position merges strategic oversight of enterprise cybersecurity assessments with operational leadership of Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) functions. The selected candidate will guide the development and execution of information assurance strategies, support incident response coordination, and ensure regulatory compliance across classified and unclassified systems within the NNSA's national footprint. This position is part of a proposal contract effort scheduled for award in 2025.

Location

Work is primarily onsite at NNSA Headquarters and various field sites across the continental United States. Travel to NNSA labs, production facilities, and regional offices is expected.

Clearance Requirements

Must possess an active DOE Q Clearance or DoD Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a DOE Q within six months of assignment.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all information assurance and cybersecurity compliance activities across NNSA mission systems, including control assessments, risk reviews, and continuous monitoring.
• Direct CSSP operations and provide oversight of incident detection, analysis, escalation, and response workflows.
• Serve as a senior cybersecurity liaison to Authorizing Officials, System Owners, and the Office of the CIO, ensuring alignment with DOE/NNSA security directives.
• Author and manage cybersecurity documentation including System Security Plans, POA&Ms, Risk Assessments, Rules of Engagement, and assessment reports.
• Plan and oversee technical and programmatic audits in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and CNSSI 1253 guidelines.
• Track performance metrics, identify systemic risks, and support enterprise-level strategy through dashboards and analytics.
• Manage cybersecurity personnel, including assessors and analysts, while ensuring adherence to certification, training, and continuous development requirements.
• Support Zero Trust adoption, modernization of assessment methodologies, and implementation of innovative, risk-based cybersecurity practices.
• Coordinate briefings, reports, and formal communications with internal and external stakeholders, including classified-level engagements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or related field ( Master's preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cybersecurity, with:
• 3+ years in federal cybersecurity program leadership or assessment lead roles
• 3+ years managing or supporting CSSP or SOC environments
• Strong background in risk management frameworks, assessment planning, and policy implementation
• Prior experience in DOE, DoD, or intelligence community environments is highly preferred

Certifications

Required: IAT Level III (e.g., CISSP, CASP+, CISA)

Required: CSSP Manager (e.g., CISSP-ISSMP, CISM)

Preferred: PMP, CEH, CRISC

Desired Skills

• Strong command of NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, CNSSI 1253, and NIST 800-115
• Familiarity with DOE/NNSA cybersecurity frameworks and authorization processes
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills for high-level briefings and classified documentation
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in distributed, high-security environments
• Analytical mindset with experience in trend analysis, threat modeling, and process improvement

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.