Technical Lead CUI

ABOUT US:

Soliel is an innovative premium engineering company specializing in providing Enterprise Architecture Network Design Engineering and Operations Support Software Design and Development Data Center Design Deployment and Migration and Systems Engineering services for both public and private Federal systems integration team manages the complexity inherent with technology change from requirements planning to architecture testing to deployment and beyond. We also offer a complete range of industry-leading services including architecture systems development information assurance solution and platform integration and program management functional and testing services. Over the years Soliels team of technical experts has consistently delivered outstanding innovative solutions and services that meet or exceed customer expectations and satisfaction.

LOCATION: Silver Spring MD/Hybrid

START DATE: March 2026

CLEARANCE: Public Trust

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a Technical Lead Cybersecurity & Data Governance to support the operationalization of a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program within a federal civilian environment. This role will lead a data-centric risk-adaptive approach to embedding CUI protections across the enterprise data lifecycle. The Technical Lead will serve as the primary bridge between cybersecurity data governance and privacy stakeholders ensuring alignment with federal data governance frameworks and security standards including NIST SP 800-171. This individual will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on execution in support of compliance risk management and continuous improvement efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the operationalization of the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Program using a risk-based data-centric approach.
• Conduct NIST SP 800-171 gap assessments and develop prioritized Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) to address deficiencies.
• Develop maintain and update System Security Plans (SSPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance and control inheritance.
• Integrate CUI requirements into data governance processes including metadata schemas data inventories and data sharing agreements.
• Align CUI policies with Privacy Impact Analyses (PIAs) and System of Records Notices (SORNs) across mixed-data environments (CUI PII PHI).
• Serve as the primary liaison between cybersecurity data governance privacy and executive stakeholders to ensure alignment with RMF activities.
• Coordinate with insider risk and enterprise security teams to assess emerging threats and strengthen access controls and monitoring.
• Develop executive-level reporting and deliver targeted role-based training to promote continuous improvement and embedded compliance.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 7 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity information assurance or IT risk management within federal environments.
• Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Information Technology Computer Science Information Systems or a related technical field (Masters degree preferred).
• Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust. Can hold a Secret Clearance (or higher).
• Deep functional knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Hands-on experience developing SSPs SOPs POA&Ms PIAs and SORNs.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycles metadata schemas and implementing technical Need-to-Know access controls.
• Industry-recognized security certification (e.g. CISSP CISM CAP/CGRC or equivalent DoD 8140/8570 IAM Level II/III certification).

COMPENSATION:

• Excellent compensation commensurate with experience in related field(s) and performance
• Major medical dental and vision
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

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