Security Policy and Compliance Lead

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Security Clearance: Secret clearance (Mandatory). Candidates without active secret clearance will not be considered.

Citizenship: US Citizen (MUST)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead SBA’s Risk Management Framework (RMF) program to support FISMA requirements, including documentation, assessments, continuous monitoring, audit support, and reporting
• Develop, review, and maintain security documentation such as SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, CPs, and continuous monitoring artifacts.
• Perform and oversee annual system security assessments, functional and tabletop exercises, and ISCM processes.
• Provide subject matter expertise on NIST SP 800-53A security controls implementation, ensuring compliance with Federal standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and apply risk management techniques to ensure system design mitigates IA risk.
• Support SBA audit readiness, agency reporting, and coordination with system owners, ISSOs, and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior compliance staff and ensure timely, high-quality delivery of compliance artifacts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 5+ years developing A&A packages (SSPs, SARs, POA&Ms, CPs).
• At least 5 years implementing NIST 800-53A controls for Federal agencies.
• Recent hands-on experience (within last 3 years) performing continuous monitoring.
• Strong experience conducting risk assessments and ensuring security compliance.

Location: Work will be primarily onsite at SBA locations in Washington, DC, or other designated sites. Remote work requires prior client approval. Local and occasional out-of-area travel may be required.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.