Security Engineering Accreditation Lead, Defense

The role

The Accreditation Lead will own the authorization portfolio for government and defense programs. This role involves making authorization decisions, planning approaches for government sponsors, and holding engineering teams to security requirements.

What you will do

• Own the accreditation portfolio across government programs
• Make and own authorization decisions including approach, scope, and risk recommendations
• Propose approaches and negotiate scope and timelines with government sponsors
• Serve as ISSM of record for cloud and program authorizations under RMF
• Maintain software approvals and authorizations on partner and customer platforms
• Set security requirements for engineering teams
• Coordinate authorizations for deployed systems and encrypted links
• Partner with ISSM for classified systems
• Serve as the primary interface for CMMC Level 2 assessments
• Manage third-party assessors and support contractors

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in system authorization or security compliance
• At least 3 leading authorizations across multiple programs at once
• Led at least one FedRAMP or DoD IL4 or IL5 authorization from initiation through authorization
• Experience authorizing deployed or tactical systems under RMF
• Experience driving engineering teams to adopt security requirements
• Deep working knowledge of RMF (NIST SP 800-37), NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 baselines, the DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, and eMASS
• Working knowledge of NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified or other approved encryption architectures
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 obligations
• Experience managing third-party assessors and support contractors
• DoD 8140 qualification for an ISSM role (for example, CISSP or CISM), or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire

Nice to have

• Experience authorizing classified cloud environments
• Experience as an ISSM on maritime, uncrewed, or autonomy programs
• Participation in the FedRAMP 20x pilot or similar automation-first authorization efforts
• Experience building an authorization program where none existed before
• Familiarity with continuous ATO approaches and DoD risk management modernization efforts
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CGRC, or CCSP
• An active Top Secret clearance

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.