Lead Security Engineer - SME
Core
Senior cybersecurity engineering expert supporting federal technology modernization and Zero Trust Architecture implementation for the U.S. Census Bureau.
Role type
Lead Security Engineer – Subject Matter Expert (SME)
Builds
Secure enterprise and cloud environments aligned with federal security frameworks
Domain
Federal government / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-37, Federal security authorization/ATO processes, Cyber Security Assessment and Management (CSAM), Executive Order 14028, OMB M-22-09
Preferred skills
CISM, CISA
Responsibilities
Provide senior-level security engineering expertise for complex enterprise technology environments, Support implementation and advancement of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles, Apply federal cybersecurity and risk-management requirements to system architecture and engineering activities, Support security authorization and assessment activities, Collaborate with systems engineers, architects, developers, cloud teams, and cybersecurity stakeholders, Incorporate security requirements throughout system modernization and development activities, Support technical security documentation and compliance efforts, Identify security risks and recommend appropriate technical controls and mitigation strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC