Lead Cybersecurity Assessor / Technical Lead at Enlightened, Inc.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cybersecurity Assessments, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Analysis, NIST 800-53, Risk Rankings, Remediation Recommendations, Technical Accuracy, Quality Assurance, IT Leadership, Government IT Environments, Cybersecurity Frameworks, CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, GIAC

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and prevailing market rates Location: Onsite – Washington, DC (DC Office of the Inspector General) Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or have an active Green Card. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled cybersecurity consultant to provide technical leadership for security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis, ensuring all assessment activities and deliverables align with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 standards and meet the District of Columbia OIG’s security and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities: * Direct cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis * Define testing scope, methodologies, and technical approach * Oversee internal and external security testing activities * Validate findings, risk rankings, and remediation recommendations * Ensure technical accuracy and quality of all assessment reports * Coordinate technical activities with OIG IT leadership Required Qualifications: * Minimum 7 years conducting cybersecurity assessments or audits * Experience with government or regulated IT environments * Deep knowledge of NIST 800-53 and cybersecurity frameworks Preferred Certifications: * CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, or GIAC certifications Benefits: Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and qualifications as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. At Enlightened, we pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive and industry-competitive benefits package to our full-time employees. Our benefits include: * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Health Savings Accounts (HSA) * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) * 401(k) Retirement Plan * Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Sick Leave * Professional Training & Development Reimbursement Please note, these benefits are available exclusively to full-time employees of Enlightened. Equal Opportunity Statement: Enlightened is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Responsibilities

The Lead Cybersecurity Assessor will direct cybersecurity assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis. They will ensure that all assessment activities align with NIST 800-53 Rev. 5 standards and meet compliance requirements.