Cybersecurity Governance Lead Top Secret Clearance

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

CISSP
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security
Security Clearance
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
RMF
Risk Management Framework
Policies and Procedures
Information Assurance
Authorization
Auditing
Leadership
Information Security

Job Details

Job Title: Cybersecurity Governance Lead
Location: Washington, DC
Certification Required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional ( CISSP )
Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret (TS)
Salary: $125K-$175K
Application Deadline: Aug. 30, 2025

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Description:
The Cybersecurity Governance Lead will assist the FCC with cybersecurity and privacy tasks, focusing on the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and ensuring compliance with federal laws and standards. This role will provide expertise in designing and implementing risk management policies and procedures and will be critical for assisting with audit reports and preparing remediation plans.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with cybersecurity and privacy tasks, incorporating the RMF for the authorization and accreditation of federal systems.
  • Support reporting, data calls, and deliverables under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), ensuring compliance with all requirements and relevant laws.
  • Design and implement risk management policies and procedures based on guidance from FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and current NIST Special Publications.
  • Review, update, and analyze OCIO, cybersecurity, and privacy policies in line with federal laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Assist in analyzing audit reports, preparing responses, and developing remediation plans.
  • Use the FCC-accredited Enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (eGRC) tool for effective risk management.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to implement practical policies and procedures and prepare executive briefs for FCC leadership.


Required Skills/Education/Certifications:

  • Top-Secret (TS) clearance.
  • 5+ years of federal security audit-related experience.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
  • Working knowledge of the RMF, Audit support, Information Assurance, Cloud deployments, and Risk Management tools.
  • Knowledge of FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and NIST Special Publications.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at

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