Cybersecurity Rapid Response Lead

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. Provide comprehensive cybersecurity support services for Department of State Directorate of Technology, Enterprise Architecture, and Cyber Security Team systems and data .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSpringfield • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity operations, including risk management framework (RMF) compliance, audit-response, and handling time-sensitive stakeholder requests. Proficient in managing urgent data calls and coordinating team efforts while ensuring accuracy and completeness of cybersecurity artifacts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cybersecurity Operations ExperienceRisk Management Framework (RMF)Audit-Response ExpertiseAuthorization Artifacts KnowledgeFinal Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

CybersecurityCompliance ReportingVulnerability Data AnalysisEvidence HandlingTechnical Response WritingStakeholder ManagementData Call ManagementPOA&M ManagementIncident ResponseAudit Support

Soft Skills

PrioritizationCommunicationTeam CoordinationAttention to DetailProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

ArchAngelServiceNowSharePointResponse-Routing Workflows

Certifications & Qualifications

CGRCCISSPCISACISM

Industry Keywords

Department of StateFISMAHVABODOMBOIGCDMSIAISSOIASS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive cybersecurity support services for Department of State Directorate of Technology, Enterprise Architecture, and Cyber Security Team systems and data
Manage a dedicated rapid-response work queue under the ISSO Lead
Coordinate senior and junior team effort
Obtain authoritative information, validate responses, and escalate requests requiring additional capacity or Government decisions
Triage and deliver urgent cybersecurity data calls, artifact updates, risk inquiries, audit support, and leadership requests
Confirm request scope, deadline, sensitivity, stakeholders, source systems, and approval path
Triage and assign urgent data calls, POA&M inquiries, SIA actions, audit requests, and artifact updates
Coordinate with assigned IASS personnel and shared SMEs while retaining system-level accountability
Validate response accuracy, evidence references, security markings, consistency, and completeness before release
Track requests, dependencies, review status, delivery, and follow-up actions in approved workflows
Escalate conflicting deadlines, incomplete evidence, material risks, and requests beyond authorized scope
Return system changes and findings to the responsible IASS and RMF Lead for authoritative record updates

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship
Final Secret clearance or higher
Relevant degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or a related discipline, subject to the LCAT and permitted substitutions
Senior-level Federal RMF, audit-response, compliance-reporting, or cybersecurity operations experience with time-sensitive stakeholder requests
Broad knowledge of authorization artifacts, POA&Ms, vulnerability data, SIA, FISMA, and evidence handling
Ability to prioritize competing demands and produce concise, accurate technical and executive responses
Availability to support urgent mission requirements outside normal hours when assigned
Preferred: CGRC, CISSP, CISA, or CISM
Preferred: DOS/CST audit and data-call experience, including HVA, BOD, OMB, OIG, and CDM requests
Preferred: Familiarity with ArchAngel, ServiceNow, SharePoint, and approved response-routing workflows

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) package
Generous Paid Time Off
Ongoing professional development
Confidentiality for all applicants