Security Engineering Accreditation Lead, Defense
Core
Own the authorization portfolio for government and defense programs, deciding how each program gets authorized and holding engineering teams to security requirements.
Role type
Senior IC security accreditation lead (defense/government)
Builds
Authorized cloud environments, deployed tactical systems, encrypted communications, and CMMC-compliant platforms for US military and allies
Domain
Defense, government contracting, cloud security compliance
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System authorization (RMF), FedRAMP, DoD Impact Level (IL4/IL5), CMMC Level 2, ISSM management, third-party assessor coordination, security requirements definition, risk management, encrypted communications architecture
Preferred skills
Classified cloud authorization, maritime/uncrewed/autonomy program experience, FedRAMP 20x pilot, continuous ATO approaches, DoD risk management modernization
Technologies
RMF (NIST SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, eMASS, NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified, NIST SP 800-171
Responsibilities
Own authorization decisions including approach, scope, sequencing, and risk recommendations; serve as ISSM of record for cloud and program authorizations; maintain software approvals on partner/customer platforms; set security requirements for engineering teams; coordinate authorizations for deployed systems and interconnection agreements; serve as primary interface for CMMC Level 2 assessments; manage third-party assessors; own continuous monitoring; maintain authorization calendar and brief leadership on status and risk
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
