Cybersecurity Technical Lead

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Kentro is hiring a highly skilled Cybersecurity Technical Lead to provide cross-functional leadership and serve as the primary technical coordinator for the Department of Commerce (DOC) and the Office of Cybersecurity Risk Management (OCRM). The role focuses on leading and supporting the Department’s High-Value Assets (HVA) and Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) programs, ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards, managing assessments, and coordinating with system owners and stakeholders.

Along with the HVA and FISMA portfolios, this role provides high-level technical oversight and visibility across other OCRM cybersecurity workstreams, including Security Engineering, Cyber Audit, Policy & Compliance, Cyber Liaison, Training, and Governance, to ensure alignment, communication, and integration without taking on deep operational responsibilities.

The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks, practical experience supporting FISMA activities, familiarity with HVA program requirements, and the ability to coordinate and lead multidisciplinary technical teams. Prior experience supporting DOC, OIG/GAO audits, or federal cybersecurity programs is highly preferred.

Responsibilities:

High Value Asset (HVA) Program: Serve as the Cybersecurity Technical Lead supporting DOC’s HVA Program, including:

• Support the HVA Program Manager in leading the full lifecycle: identification, validation, prioritization, assessments, reporting, remediation, and governance.
• Maintain and manage the DOC HVA inventory, ensuring consistency with federal criteria and guiding system owners (~17–20% of DOC systems are designated HVAs).
• Advise HVA owners on roles, responsibilities, assessment expectations, and compliance obligations.
• Review HVA assessments, evidence packages, reports, remediation plans, and architectural documentation for quality and completeness.
• Coordinate across DOC bureaus, system owners, OCIO offices, and external entities such as DHS, CISA, and OMB.
• Lead HVA outreach sessions, workshops, and biannual data calls; support knowledge sharing and standardization across program participants.
• Represent the Department in interagency working groups and advocate for DOC HVA interests.
• Support incident response coordination for events impacting HVAs.
• Provide recommendations to the Senior Agency Official for Risk Management (SAORM) regarding HVA posture, risks, and compliance trends.

FISMA & Cybersecurity Compliance: Serve as a Technical Lead providing support across DOC FISMA activities:

• Provide subject matter expertise in FISMA, RMF, CSF 2.0, cybersecurity controls, and federal reporting expectations.
• Support preparation and completion of FISMA deliverables, including SSP updates, evidence collection, documentation review, and continuous monitoring activities.
• Drive progress on FISMA reporting drafts and ensure alignment with federal cybersecurity guidance.
• Support POA&M reviews, vulnerability management coordination, control implementation tracking, and quality assurance of system documentation.
• Ensure FISMA compliance activities remain aligned with OMB memoranda, DHS/CISA directives, and DOC policies.

Secondary Responsibilities – Cross-Functional Technical Oversight (High-Level)

• Provide high-level technical oversight across other OCRM cybersecurity workstreams, including Engineering, Cyber Audit/JCAM, Policy & Governance, Cyber Liaison, Training, and Governance - by maintaining situational awareness, monitoring activities that intersect with HVA and FISMA, participating in key meetings, and ensuring alignment and communication across teams without assuming deep operational responsibility.

Location: 100% On Site in Washington D.C.

Salary Range: $140,000-160,000 annually. Factors influencing pay within this range include geography, market demand, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years supporting federal cybersecurity programs.
• Prior experience supporting the Department of Commerce (DOC) cybersecurity program
• Demonstrated experience with FISMA, RMF, CSF 2.0, and federal cybersecurity compliance.
• Familiarity with HVA program requirements, DHS/CISA guidance, and OMB policies.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage and integrate multiple technical workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DHS/CISA HVA assessments or cross-agency cybersecurity coordination.
• Cybersecurity or project management certifications (e.g., Security+, CAP, CISSP, PMP, CAPM).
• Experience with system assessments, audits, or continuous monitoring tools.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active or ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more.  We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email [email protected].  

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