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UBERETHER INC

Director of Engineering

UBERETHER INC, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170

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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.

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership

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

Technical Architecture & Implementation

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

Compliance Framework Expertise

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

Cloud Platform Mastery

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

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

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

Technical Expertise

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

Leadership & Communication

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 $175,000-$190,000 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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