Senior Cybersecurity Advisor; Expert​/Master Security Clearance

Position: Senior Cybersecurity Advisor (Expert/Master) with Security Clearance
DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud to offer career growth opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website at:  Senior Cybersecurity Advisor (Expert/Master) Candidate must have a TS/SCI For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure.

With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA's successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters. Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships.

As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence. We are seeking an experienced Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to provide executive-level cybersecurity leadership in support of enterprise security strategy, governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.

The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, guiding cybersecurity policy, Zero Trust implementation, RMF/ATO activities, Dev Sec Ops  integration, and enterprise security modernization efforts across complex government environments. This position requires extensive experience working with executive stakeholders to develop cybersecurity strategies that align mission objectives with federal security requirements while enhancing the organization's overall cybersecurity posture.

Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
• Advise executive leadership on enterprise cybersecurity strategy, governance, and policy development.
• Develop cybersecurity priorities aligned with organizational mission objectives and federal requirements.
• Recommend governance improvements that strengthen enterprise security and operational resilience.
• Provide executive-level briefings, metrics, and strategic recommendations. Risk Management & Compliance
• Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Support continuous monitoring, security authorization, and compliance initiatives.
• Improve ATO processes and promote reciprocity across enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, standards, and implementation guidance. Zero Trust & Security Architecture
• Advise on Zero Trust architecture, planning, and implementation.
• Provide guidance on: o Identity and Access Management (IAM) o Network segmentation o Encryption o Secure access solutions
• Ensure security architectures align with NIST and federal cybersecurity standards. Incident & Vulnerability Preparedness
• Provide strategic guidance for: o Incident response planning o Vulnerability management o Security Operations Center (SOC) operations o Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) capabilities
• Recommend improvements to enterprise cyber defense and operational readiness. Dev Sec Ops  & Secure Engineering
• Integrate cybersecurity throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Advise acquisition teams on security-by-design principles.
• Support Dev Sec Ops  implementation and secure software development practices.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed cybersecurity into modern cloud and software architectures. Executive Reporting
• Develop executive dashboards, cybersecurity metrics, and strategic reports.
• Present cybersecurity risk assessments and recommendations to senior executives.
• Coordinate cybersecurity initiatives across multiple organizations and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications Experience
• Experience…