Cybersecurity Lead

About Us:
At RELI Group, our work is grounded in purpose. We partner with government agencies to solve complex challenges, improve public health, strengthen national security, and make government services more effective and efficient. Our team of over 500 professionals brings deep expertise and a shared commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes. Behind every solution is a group of experts who care deeply about impact—whether we’re supporting data-driven decisions, modernizing systems or safeguarding critical programs.

Position Summary:

RELI Group is seeking a highly capable Cybersecurity Lead to support the Information Security and Privacy Services (ISPS) under the Marketplace System Security and Privacy Support Services (MSSPSS) contract for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This key leadership role under Task 8 will be responsible for managing and maturing the cybersecurity posture across ACA and NST systems in alignment with CMS policies, NIST standards, and federal risk tolerance. The Cybersecurity Lead will oversee technical execution of cyber initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and integration of cybersecurity operations across Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM), Zero Trust Architecture, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and cyber threat intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of cybersecurity initiatives under Task 8, ensuring alignment with CMS cybersecurity strategies and risk management policies
• Coordinate with CMS stakeholders and internal RELI teams to oversee implementation of CDM, Zero Trust, PAM, and threat intelligence functions
• Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, technical guidance, and stakeholder-facing documentation that supports security operations and strategy
• Manage compliance with NIST SP 800-53, CMS ARS 5.0, and applicable cybersecurity and privacy laws and policies
• Review vulnerability and threat data and oversee prioritization and resolution activities
• Drive proactive cyber risk management and recommend enhancements to system architecture, policies, and operational processes
• Represent RELI in meetings with CMS COR, GTL, ISSOs, and ADOs, and contribute to audit readiness, ATO support, and cybersecurity reporting
• Support reporting, dashboard development, and data calls related to cyber posture, incident response, and executive briefings

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or team lead capacity
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, CDM, Zero Trust, PAM, and cybersecurity operations
• Experience overseeing cybersecurity initiatives in federal environments, preferably CMS or HHS
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and translate policy into operational action
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience briefing executives and technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with tools such as Splunk, Tenable, Nessus, or other cyber monitoring platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting CMS CCIIO or ACA-related systems
• Familiarity with CMS ARS 5.0, IS2P2, and CMS TRA
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent
• Understanding of cyber threat intelligence frameworks and FISMA metrics
• Hands-on experience implementing Zero Trust and PAM solutions in enterprise environments

EEO Employer:

RELI Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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The annual salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $130,000.00. Actual compensation will depend on a range of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, location, other business and organizational needs, and applicable employment laws. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. RELI Group provides a variety of additional benefits to its employees. For additional details on the benefits that RELI Group offers click here