Lead Security Analyst

iCallidus Lead Security Analyst Columbia, MD Full time Security Lead Analyst with cybersecurity and zero trust architecture focus. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enforce security policies ensuring adherence to FISMA, NIST SP 800-53, NIST 800-207, and OWASP standards. Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability scanning, and threat modeling for proactive mitigation. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security controls within SDLC and DevSecOps pipelines. Implement and oversee Zero Trust security frameworks to protect sensitive data and applications. Lead security awareness initiatives, incident response planning, and cybersecurity audits to uphold security compliance. Qualifications & Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Project Management, Cybersecurity, or related field. Minimum of seven (7) years of demonstrated experience managing cybersecurity aspects of projects of similar size. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in good standing is required. Experience in organizing, directing, and managing multiple complex, and interrelated application development and security scanning/testing tasks. Experience in Zero Trust Architecture and frameworks including DevSecOps. Experience in implementing security tools during the development of individual online account. Preferred experience with IRS processing systems and tools. Employment Type: Full Time, on-site at client’s location in Lanham, Maryland. Occasional travel to other facilities may be required. Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Active MBI Clearance preferred. US Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident required. Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(K), Short Term Disability, Standard Basic Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO) will take into effect after the 90-day probationary period. Salary range: $135,000 - $153,000 per year EEO Statement ICallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr iCallidus Inc