Project Lead

Total Systems Technologies Corporation

Project Lead at TSTC overseeing a security engineering team with a focus on compliance and governance. Leading project management tasks and collaborating with senior leadership in a hybrid role.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Colorado, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in security compliance and engineering, with a strong focus on managing teams, ensuring accurate deliverables, and maintaining security postures for IT systems. Proficient in providing leadership and guidance while collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

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CISSPCISMSecurity Compliance ManagementTeam LeadershipSecurity Engineering

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Hard Skills

Security EngineeringGovernanceRisk IdentificationAuthority to Operate (ATO) MaintenanceSolution DesignDocumentation ReviewStatus ReportingAlternative Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingExcellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationProactive Task CompletionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

MS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPCISM

Industry Keywords

Security ComplianceIT SystemsCurrent Security PosturesProject Status ReportingFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a geographically dispersed team of highly technical security engineers
Problem solving in security engineering and governance domains
Report project status to senior leadership
Ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct
Collaborate with team for delivery of security engineering responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and 15 years of related security compliance experience
Must have a CISSP or a CISM
Provide guidance, management, and leadership for the following:
Maintenance of Authority to Operate (ATO) for IT Systems
Identification of IT Systems Current Security Postures
Identification of the potential risk of future programs, designs and implementations of future programs related to the deployment of IT Systems
Research, design, and engineer solutions to security requirements
Alternative analysis and recommendations
Document and submit status reports and invoice data
Review documentation deliverables for accuracy and correctness prior to final submission
Interface with and report up to government and TSTC senior leadership
Review and ensure security compliance deliverables are accurate and correct
Skilled in MS Office Suite
Work independently, proactively identify and complete tasks
Must have excellent English verbal and written skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple teams, stakeholders, and SMEs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Bonuses
Comprehensive Health Coverage
Flexible Work Options
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Professional Development
Comprehensive Wellness Programs