Contract Remote Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Washington

The Team

UberEther is a leader in the hyper-secure infrastructure space for Identity and Access Management (IAM), #ZeroTrust and compliance acceleration. Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial customers to have ultimate control over access to critical information. We are employee first, with outstanding benefits and a track record of upskilling and fostering growth. We're looking for employees who get excited about pioneering novel solutions to new, complex challenges.

• Lead and expand the Compliance Engineering department, building a world-class team of compliance engineers and security professionals
• Develop and execute the strategic roadmap for compliance automation technologies and methodologies
• Drive innovation in Policy as Code implementations and continuous compliance monitoring
• Partner with executive leadership to align compliance engineering initiatives with business objectives
• Establish department OKRs and performance metrics that demonstrate measurable compliance ROI
• Ensure timelines and quarterly KPIs are met and hold team accountable

• Oversee the technical architecture and development of compliance automation solutions across AWS GovCloud and commercial cloud environments
• Lead the design and implementation of automated security control inheritance mechanisms
• Drive integration of compliance monitoring into CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps workflows
• Ensure seamless integration with identity management platforms and Zero Trust architectures
• Champion the development of real-time compliance visibility and reporting capabilities

• Lead System Security Plan (SSP) development and continuous authority to operate (cATO) processes
• Drive preparation and support for third-party assessments and audits
• Ensure alignment with FISMA, FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and other compliance requirements
• Stay current with evolving regulations and proactively adapt platform capabilities

• Lead compliance engineering efforts across Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and commercial regions
• Drive Google Cloud Platform (GCP) compliance capabilities development and implementation
• Oversee multi-cloud compliance architecture design and deployment strategies
• Ensure proper implementation of cloud security controls including encryption, network segmentation, and access management
• Champion infrastructure as code (IaC) practices for compliant cloud deployments

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related technical field
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps, cybersecurity, engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams
• Experience with DoD compliance requirements (IL2-IL6), FedRAMP, NIST etc. and assessment processes

• Expert-level knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS GovCloud, with relevant certifications preferred (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Security Specialty)
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and security controls
• Deep understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in secure environments
• Experience with Identity and Access Management solutions and Zero Trust architectures
• Strong background in DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipeline security integration

• Proven ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing engineering teams
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Master's degree in relevant technical field
• Active security clearance (Secret or higher)
• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISA, CISM, AWS/GCP certifications
• Background in software development or system architecture
• Experience with compliance automation tools and Policy as Code frameworks
• Previous experience in government contracting or federal consulting
• Knowledge of CMMC requirements and assessment processes

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid or remote position based out of our Sterling, VA office. The role does require eligibility for a US Secret clearance which includes being a US Citizen, clean background check etc. please ensure you met all the eligibility requirements before applying. 
 

Salary

The base salary range for this position is between $180,000 - $200,000 depending on experience.  
 

Benefits

We understand the value of such people, reward them accordingly, and provide best-in-class benefits to support them and their family’s well-being. Full-time employees are eligible to receive top-notch Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability benefits as well as generous paid flex-time, education and technology reimbursement. 

This includes:

• 100% employer covered health care premiums
• 6% 401k match
• Education and professional development budget
• 25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenure
• Annual technology budget

Core Values

UberEther’s Core Values are a set of guiding principles that define our expectations of employees. Please be prepared to discuss these in your interview process and provide examples of where you have demonstrated these core values.

• Grow With Purpose
• Confident, Not Cocky
• The IT Factor
• Team Player
• Whole Authentic Self

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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