AI summary: Leads risk-based asset management for federal cybersecurity programs, overseeing vulnerability management, configuration baselines, and database hardening while directing team execution and reporting to leadership.
True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.
This candidate will lead risk-based asset management efforts across vulnerability management, configuration management, and database hardening in support of a federal cybersecurity program. Additionally, this role will coordinate technical activities, guide prioritization based on business and security risk, and provide leadership visibility into remediation progress, operational gaps, and program performance. This position calls for a blend of hands-on technical depth and team leadership, with responsibility for driving process improvement, supporting automation, and helping mature enterprise security practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field; or equivalent additional experience
7+ years of total professional experience
5+ years of technical experience in vulnerability management, configuration management, database hardening, or related security operations
Experience leading technical teams or workstreams in dynamic environments
Strong experience managing vulnerability remediation efforts across enterprise environments
Experience using vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable/Nessus
Strong experience establishing, maintaining, and enforcing configuration baselines
Familiarity with remediation practices across Windows, Linux, network devices, containers, and cloud platforms
Strong knowledge of CVE, CVSS, NVD, and the CISA KEV catalog
Strong knowledge of configuration management principles and secure baseline enforcement
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and secure hardening practices
Experience with enterprise dashboards, reporting, and ticketing workflows
Experience with scripting and automation using tools such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar
Experience with a wide range of database technologies including:
Familiarity with DevSecOps and CI/CD pipeline concepts
Ability to assess and secure on-premises and cloud-hosted database environments
Experience with audit logging, encryption, masking, and technical evidence generation for compliance needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Required Certifications
We’re actively searching for talented and expereinced professionals who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary, paid twice per month
- Best in class medical coverage
- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero
- Company wide new business incentive programs
- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)
- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually
- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%
- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs
- Paternity/Maternity Leave
- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.