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 andmaintain
- 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, andthreatmitigation 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
- Departmentof 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 asrequired).Preferred CertificationsCISMCCSPCertified Authorization Professional (CAP)GIAC certifications (GCIA, GCIH, GCED)
- Microsoft or AWS Security certifications
- Clearance Requirement
- Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret)
- About AcuityAt Acuity, your work matters—and so does your experience. We'rea management and technology consulting firm supporting critical federal missions, whereyou'llhave the opportunity to solve meaningful challenges, work alongside high-performing teams, and make a real impactfromday one.
- WhyYou'llLove Working Here:
- Grow Your Career, Your WayWe 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 oncutting-edgesolutions that support important government missions, in an environment that encouragesnew ideasand continuous improvement.
- Thrive in a People-First Culture
- Collaboration, respect, and supportaren'tjust values—they'rehow weoperate. 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 TeamOur 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 WorkWe're committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- Make Your ImpactJoin 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.comAcuity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
