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Cybersecurity & Governance Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$64.50 - $79.25/hr

This position will be on-site, hybrid, or remote, at the discretion of the customer. The role combines senior cybersecurity engineering, governance, risk, and compliance support with hands-on ...

Manager, Cyber Security

Reston, VA · Remote

$115K - $156K/yr

This position is remote within the United States. Please note that ICF monitors employee work ... Lead cybersecurity governance and RMF coordination across a complex federal technology services ...

... Remote Rate: $51/hour (No PTO) Overview We are seeking a Cybersecurity GRC Analyst to support enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk management, governance, and compliance initiatives. This role is ...

Remote Key Responsibilities * NYDFS Compliance Assessments * Perform NYDFS cybersecurity regulation ... Knowledge of cybersecurity governance and risk management practices. * Excellent communication and ...

Cloud Cybersecurity Manager

$113K - $153K/yr

... governance, and mission-aligned security oversight across cloud-hosted applications and enterprise ... This position is fully remote. Duties & Responsibilities The Cloud Cybersecurity Manager will:

Remote (Dallas-Fort Worth, TX preferred) Assignment Type: 6-Month Contract (Strong likelihood of ... Develop and maintain program governance, status reporting, RAID logs, and project documentation.

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How much do remote cybersecurity governance jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote cybersecurity governance in the United States is $113,704.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote cybersecurity governance?

Remote cybersecurity governance refers to the policies, processes, and controls that organizations put in place to manage cybersecurity risks and ensure compliance, especially when employees and systems operate outside of traditional office environments. This role involves overseeing security frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulations, and coordinating incident response remotely. Professionals in this field work to safeguard data, maintain security standards, and adapt policies for distributed or hybrid workforces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote cybersecurity governance professional?

To thrive as a Remote Cybersecurity Governance professional, you need expertise in information security principles, risk management, and regulatory compliance, usually backed by a degree in cybersecurity or a related field. Familiarity with frameworks like NIST or ISO 27001, along with certifications such as CISSP or CISM, and proficiency in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you interpret policies and coordinate with diverse stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for ensuring organizations meet security standards and protect sensitive data in remote and distributed work environments.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in remote cybersecurity governance, and how can they be addressed?

One of the key challenges in Remote Cybersecurity Governance is ensuring consistent policy enforcement and compliance across various distributed environments and teams. Communication barriers and lack of in-person oversight can make it harder to align stakeholders and monitor adherence to security frameworks. To address these issues, professionals often leverage collaborative tools, regular virtual meetings, and automated compliance monitoring solutions. Building strong documentation practices and fostering a culture of security awareness throughout the organization are also essential for success in this remote role.

What is the difference between Remote Cybersecurity Governance vs Remote Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectRemote Cybersecurity GovernanceRemote Cybersecurity Analyst
CertificationsCISSP, CISM, CISACompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP (optional)
Work EnvironmentPolicy development, compliance, risk managementMonitoring, threat detection, incident response
Employer & Industry UsageOrganizations focusing on security policies and complianceSecurity operations centers, IT teams, cybersecurity firms

Remote Cybersecurity Governance focuses on establishing security policies, ensuring compliance, and managing cybersecurity risks. In contrast, Remote Cybersecurity Analysts primarily monitor systems, detect threats, and respond to security incidents. While both roles require cybersecurity knowledge, governance roles emphasize policy and risk management, whereas analyst roles are more technical and operational.

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Infographic showing various Remote Cybersecurity Governance job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,704 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Cybersecurity & Governance Engineer

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

CALIBRE
Business Management Consulting • 501 - 1,000 employees

$64.50 - $79.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

CALIBRE Systems, Inc., an employee-owned mission focused solutions and digital transformation company, is looking for a highly qualified Cybersecurity and Governance Engineer to support development of AI-enabled applications and reusable data products within customer’s existing environment. This position will be on-site, hybrid, or remote, at the discretion of the customer.

The role combines senior cybersecurity engineering, governance, risk, and compliance support with hands-on implementation of Federal security requirements. The individual will lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, strengthen security controls across cloud and enterprise environments, support continuous monitoring, and ensure systems, artifacts, and processes align with Federal customer expectations and approved governance frameworks.

This role requires expertise in Federal cybersecurity governance and all steps of NIST 800-53 RMF. Specifically, the candidate must have proven experience in FISMA, continuous monitoring, security assessment and authorization (ATO), control implementation and validation, vulnerability and configuration management, audit logging, cloud security, security documentation, POA&M management, and stakeholder coordination with Government cybersecurity personnel.

The selected candidate will work closely with Government system owners, ISSOs, ISSMs, authorizing officials, program offices, and delivery teams to ensure cybersecurity solutions, governance artifacts, and authorization packages meet Federal requirements, mission needs, security/privacy expectations, audit readiness standards, and production sustainment objectives.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•                     Federal Cybersecurity Governance and RMF Support

o   Lead RMF lifecycle activities for Federal information systems, including categorization, control selection, implementation, assessment, authorization, and monitoring.

o   Develop, review, and maintain authorization artifacts, including SSPs, SAR inputs, POA&Ms, control implementation statements, and supporting evidence.

o   Map and validate NIST SP 800-53 controls against system architectures, security requirements, and Federal customer governance processes.

o   Support FISMA reporting, audit readiness, control assessments, and preparation for security reviews with Government stakeholders.

o   Advise program and technical teams on cybersecurity governance, compliance risk, and practical implementation of Federal security requirements.

•                     Security Engineering and Cloud Control Implementation

o   Engineer and implement technical, operational, and management security controls across cloud, application, data, and enterprise environments.

o   Support identity and access management, audit logging, vulnerability management, configuration baselines, encryption, and secure system design.

o   Collaborate with cloud, DevSecOps, infrastructure, and application teams to embed security throughout the system lifecycle and deployment process.

o   Evaluate security architectures, data flows, dependencies, and inherited controls to identify risks, gaps, and compensating-control options.

•                     Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, and Delivery

o   Implement and support continuous monitoring processes, security metrics, control-health reporting, and evidence collection.

o   Track vulnerabilities, weaknesses, assessment findings, remediation activities, and POA&M status through closure.

o   Support incident response readiness, security operations coordination, and review of audit logs and access control activity.

o   Develop templates, standard operating procedures, user/admin guidance, knowledge-transfer materials, and transition artifacts.

o   Support security authorization and ATO inputs, including SSP updates, assessment evidence, risk acceptance materials, and POA&M items.


Required Skills

·       Creating cybersecurity documentation and authorization artifacts, including SSPs, SAR inputs, POA&Ms, control statements, assessment evidence, contingency plans, and RMF/ATO materials.

·       Managing and complying with Federal cybersecurity requirements, including RMF, NIST SP 800-53/800-37, FISMA, ATO, control assessment, and audit readiness.

·       Security control implementation, validation, and monitoring across all environments.

·       Cloud security controls, including IAM, encryption, logging, vulnerability management, configuration baselines, and inherited controls.

·       Full RMF lifecycle support, including categorization, implementation, and assessment

·       Vulnerability management, remediation tracking, POA&M management, security metrics, evidence collection, and finding closure.

·       Audit logging, access controls, security operations coordination, incident response readiness, and security activity review.

·       Clear communication of cybersecurity risks, requirements, findings, and remediation plans to Government and technical stakeholders.


Required Experience

Desired Skills: (optional)

·       Master’s Degree in Information Technology or related field

·       DevSecOps practices, CI/CD security integration, infrastructure-as-code validation, container security, and SAST/DAST tools.

·       Relevant certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CAP/CGRC, Security+, CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, or Azure Security Engineer.

·       SOPs, security templates, control evidence guidance, user/admin documentation, knowledge-transfer materials, and transition artifacts.

Salary range will be from $125k-$145k

·       Analytical, facilitation, and briefing skills to translate cybersecurity requirements into practical implementation guidance.