Cybersecurity Manager

We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.

Overview:

Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation.

 

We are hiring for a  Cybersecurity Manager to lead the cybersecurity program supporting Department of State cloud virtualization services and hosted infrastructure contracts. This individual oversees cybersecurity operations, compliance, risk management, and incident response while ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of mission-critical systems supporting global operations. 

Why Acuity?: Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity’s team of experts to have an impact on our government’s critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities:

• Lead cybersecurity operations supporting cloud-hosted and virtualized infrastructure. 
• Manage Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities throughout the system lifecycle. 
• Develop and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, security assessments, and authorization packages. 
• Ensure compliance with NIST 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs, and Department of State security policies. 
• Direct vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, incident response, and threat mitigation efforts. 
• Coordinate security audits, inspections, penetration testing, and security assessments. 
• Manage cybersecurity personnel and provide technical leadership across engineering and operations teams. 
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, ISSOs, ISSMs, system administrators, and program management. 
• Support Zero Trust implementation, cloud security architecture, and identity and access management initiatives. 
• Develop cybersecurity metrics, executive reports, and risk briefings for leadership. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, Computer Science, or related discipline. 
• 10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including leadership or management responsibilities. 
• Experience supporting Department of State, DoD, or other federal agencies. 
• Strong knowledge of RMF, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, Zero Trust, and cloud security. 
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, VMware environments, and enterprise security tools. 
• Current Security+ CE and CISSP certification (or ability to obtain as required). 

Preferred Certifications 

• CISM 
• CCSP 
• Certified Authorization Professional (CAP) 
• GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED) 
• Microsoft or AWS Security certifications 

Clearance Requirement 

• Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)

 

About Acuity 

At Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We’re a management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, where you’ll have the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impact from day one. 

 

Why You’ll Love Working Here: 

  

Grow Your Career, Your Way We invest in you with personalized development plans, mentorship, and up to $3,000 annually for training and certifications and up to $3,000 for degree seeking programs—so you can keep building the career you want.

 

Be Part of Something Innovative 
You’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement. 

  

Thrive in a People-First Culture 
Collaboration, respect, and support aren’t just values—they’re how we operate. Your voice is heard, your contributions are recognized, and your success is shared. 

  

Feel Valued and Rewarded 
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on work-life balance so you can perform at your best—at work and at home. 

  

Join an Award-Winning Team 
Our employees consistently rank us among the best—earning honors like Best Places to Work (Washington Business Journal, 9+ years) and Top Workplaces (The Washington Post, 2022–2025). 

  

Bring Your Whole Self to Work 
We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. 

 

Make Your Impact 

Join Acuity and be part of a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work drives meaningful outcomes. 

Learn more: www.myacuity.com 

  

Acuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

  

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Acuity Inc. has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating company recruiters. These scams may include fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. 

  

Please note: 

• Acuity never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training. 

• All official communications will come from an @myacuity.com email address. 

• If you are unsure about a job posting or recruiter, please verify the opportunity on our Careers page. 

If you believe you have been targeted by a scam or have concerns about the authenticity of a job listing claiming to represent Acuity Inc., please contact us at careers@myacuity.com. Protecting your security and trust is important to us. 

 

 

Min: USD $170,000.00/Yr. Max: USD $210,000.00/Yr. Salary Range: The salary range for this position represents Acuity's good faith estimate of the compensation for this job title at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, contract requirements, applicable labor categories, and, where applicable, contract award and funding.