Cyber Security Engineer Lead Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Security Engineer Lead with Security Clearance
Location: Kings Point

Hybrid Role - Kings Point, NY Public Trust

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NIST CSF and RMF to maintain accreditation and protect system confidentiality, integrity, and availability
• Provide strategic and tactical security guidance, recommending technical and administrative controls
• Direct and mature the Incident Response Program, including triage, escalation, documentation, and after-action improvements
• Administer enterprise security policies, maintain SOPs/checklists, and drive continuous monitoring and process enhancements
• Lead threat and vulnerability management: scanning, pen-test coordination, risk scoring, and remediation tracking
• Conduct threat landscape assessments, business impact analyses, and risk treatment recommendations
• Oversee development of cybersecurity procedures (International Travel, BYOD, secure communications)
• Manage recurring reviews of SSPs, POA&Ms, annual security plans, account audits, and risk acceptance packages
• Serve as primary cybersecurity liaison to DOT, MARAD, auditors, and federal oversight entities
• Support Zero Trust Architecture and broader security architecture modernization
• Lead quarterly and biannual IR tabletop exercises and integrate lessons learned
• Coordinate ITSEC team training and cross-functional knowledge sharing
• Maintain security documentation, templates, policies, and recurring reports (Awareness Bulletins, POA&M dashboards, CSAM reporting)

Skills Required:

• Minimum 12 years of progressive cybersecurity experience
• Experience with NIST RMF, ATO, C&A processes, POA&M development, and federal audit preparation.
• Experience in Security Testing & Evaluation, risk assessments, policy and procedure development.
• Experience in U.S. Government contracting or federal cybersecurity environments.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to guide Infrastructure, Applications, and Cyber teams in a collaborative security posture.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate security requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders, lead governance meetings, and interact with senior federal leadership.
• Expertise with incident response, vulnerability management tools, security event analysis, and risk treatment methodologies. Skills Preferred:
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification.
• CISM, CISSP or other advanced security management certifications.
• Azure Security certications
• Experience with Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud security standards, and federal enclave cybersecurity operations.
• Experience with leading training, cyber awareness initiatives, and security program development.
• Experience working in a college or university Position Details:
* Pay Rate / Range:_______ $65-$75_________________ The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position's responsibilities; the candidate's experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.
* Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):
* Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
* Weekly Direct Deposit
* Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
* 401(k) with match
* Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
* Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
* Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
* BB&T @ Work Program This program requires US Citizenship or Green Card (Lawful Permanent Residents ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans