Lead Architect & Program Manager, Compliance Automation

Position Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a Lead Architect & Program Manager, Compliance Automation in the Washington DC metro area to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

 

This individual will oversee the delivery and modernization of a federal agency’s Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) and compliance automation initiatives. This position serves as both the Program Manager for a major federal cybersecurity program and the technical lead architect driving automation and data engineering solutions that advance the client’s continuous monitoring and FISMA optimization goals.  They will manage multidisciplinary technical teams, coordinate program-wide deliverables, and architect automation solutions that improve compliance, risk management, and data quality across enterprise systems. The ideal candidate combines deep program management experience with strong technical proficiency in cybersecurity engineering, GRC integration, and automation frameworks.

 

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 11 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

 

This position is based in the Washington DC Metro area and is primarily remote, with occasional onsite reporting as requested. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. 

 

Required Experience

• 10+ years of information security experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or program management role.
• Experience providing overall program management and team leadership, ensuring proper staffing and workload management, proactively managing ISCM risk, delivering effective quality management (e.g., timely, accurate, and professional deliverables), and engaging stakeholders proactively.
• An active PMP Certification is required
• BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• CISSP, CISM, or CISA is strongly preferred.
• Strong technical experience designing or implementing automation for compliance, ISCM, or CDM programs.
• Deep familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5, 800-37, 800-137, OMB M-23-02, and FISMA reporting metrics.
• Experience with GRC tools such as CSAM, Archer, or ServiceNow GRC for control management and reporting.
• Knowledge of data analytics and automation tools, such as Python, SQL, Power BI, and API integrations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interface with senior federal leadership, present program status, and translate technical information into executive-level insights.

 

Desired Experience

• Experience managing multi-year federal cybersecurity programs with complex reporting and compliance automation requirements.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Elastic, Axonius, or similar CDM technologies.
• Background in Zero Trust Architecture, PQC readiness, or risk operations dashboards.
• Proven success in improving FISMA maturity ratings through automation and analytics.

 

Responsibilities:

Program and Project Management

• Serve as the Program Manager overseeing contract execution, delivery schedules, staffing, and stakeholder engagement in accordance with federal governance processes.
• Lead all project management functions, including planning, risk management, performance tracking, and quality management of deliverables.
• Conduct Weekly and Monthly Program Status Reviews (PSR), Quarterly In-Progress Reviews (IPR), and provide executive briefings to senior stakeholders.
• Manage program resources, subcontractors, and technical workstreams to ensure alignment with ISCM modernization objectives.
• Ensure deliverables meet Section 508, FISMA, and federal IT security standards and are delivered on time and within scope.

 

Technical Leadership and Architecture

• Serve as the technical lead architect for automation, data analytics, and compliance modernization within ISCM and CDM environments.
• Identify, select, and recommend AI solutions to support the ISCM program
• Design and implement automation pipelines for continuous monitoring, asset discovery, compliance validation, and FISMA reporting.
• Oversee development of real-time dashboards, data normalization scripts (Python/Selenium/SQL), and API-driven integrations across CDM La