Cybersecurity Compliance Lead at Axle

Axle is a dedicated bioscience and information technology firm that drives progress in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science. Our team consists of experts in software engineering, program management, and biomedical science who work alongside prominent research organizations, including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health. We are currently seeking a Cybersecurity Compliance Lead to join our team in Rockville, Maryland, to support the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.

Key outcomes

• Lead and mentor the cybersecurity compliance team while managing daily security activities.
• Direct compliance efforts in alignment with the Risk Management Framework and NIST 800-53 standards.
• Coordinate security activities, meetings, and sessions with various stakeholders.
• Oversee the preparation and assessment process for Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements.
• Manage and remediate Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) through effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Utilize tools such as Splunk, ServiceNow, Jira, and Confluence to track and document security tasks.
• Develop comprehensive security metrics and provide guidance on secure baseline configurations.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate network and system vulnerabilities while monitoring for potential threats.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a technical field plus four years of relevant experience, or at least nine years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong knowledge of NIST 800-xxx series guidance and government mandates.
• Proficiency with incident and change management systems, specifically ServiceNow and Jira.
• Experience with threat and vulnerability scanning, including tools like Tenable Nessus, Netsparker, and the McAfee suite.
• Familiarity with hybrid operations, DevOps pipelines, code scanning, and penetration testing.
• Technical competence in Windows, Unix, and Linux platforms, as well as Active Directory and Office 365.
• Understanding of SIEM tools and various encryption methodologies.

Preferred qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CEH, Security Plus, or status as a Splunk Power User.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to negotiate and present technical proposals to management.
• Experience in creating administrative briefing materials and providing logistical support.

Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees. This includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as paid time off and paid holidays. Our employees also benefit from a 401k plan with a company match of up to 5%, educational support for career development, and an employee referral bonus. Additionally, we offer flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, parking, and transportation expenses.

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to submit your application to join our team. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide reasonable accommodations for those who require them. Please reach out to our team if you need assistance during your application.